Finding the Third Proportional to 170,608 and 352,144
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 170,608 and 352,144 is: 726,843.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,608 : 352,144 = 352,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,608/352,144 = 352,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,608x = 352,144 × 352,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,608x = 124,005,396,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,005,396,736/170,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,843.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 85,304 and 176,072
Half scale
Find third proportional to 341,216 and 704,288
Double scale
Find third proportional to 170,610 and 352,148
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 255,912 and 528,216
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.06) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.