Finding the Third Proportional to 169,019 and 358,770
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 169,019 and 358,770 is: 761,547.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,019 : 358,770 = 358,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,019/358,770 = 358,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,019x = 358,770 × 358,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,019x = 128,715,912,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,715,912,900/169,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,547.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 84,509.50 and 179,385
Half scale
Find third proportional to 338,038 and 717,540
Double scale
Find third proportional to 169,021 and 358,774
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 253,528.50 and 538,155
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.