Finding the Third Proportional to 168,519 and 366,794
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 168,519 and 366,794 is: 798,354.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,519 : 366,794 = 366,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,519/366,794 = 366,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,519x = 366,794 × 366,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,519x = 134,537,838,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,537,838,436/168,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,354.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 84,259.50 and 183,397
Half scale
Find third proportional to 337,038 and 733,588
Double scale
Find third proportional to 168,521 and 366,798
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 252,778.50 and 550,191
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.