Finding the Third Proportional to 171,029.25 and 251,394.75
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 171,029.25 and 251,394.75 is: 369,523.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,029.25 : 251,394.75 = 251,394.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,029.25/251,394.75 = 251,394.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,029.25x = 251,394.75 × 251,394.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,029.25x = 63,199,320,327.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,199,320,327.56/171,029.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,523.46
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 85,514.63 and 125,697.38
Half scale
Find third proportional to 342,058.50 and 502,789.50
Double scale
Find third proportional to 171,031 and 251,398
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 256,543.88 and 377,092.13
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.