Finding the Third Proportional to 168,903 and 361,398
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 168,903 and 361,398 is: 773,275.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,903 : 361,398 = 361,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,903/361,398 = 361,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,903x = 361,398 × 361,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,903x = 130,608,514,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,608,514,404/168,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,275.28
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 84,451.50 and 180,699
Half scale
Find third proportional to 337,806 and 722,796
Double scale
Find third proportional to 168,905 and 361,402
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 253,354.50 and 542,097
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.