Finding the Third Proportional to 171,738 and 251,454
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 171,738 and 251,454 is: 368,171.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,738 : 251,454 = 251,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,738/251,454 = 251,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,738x = 251,454 × 251,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,738x = 63,229,114,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,229,114,116/171,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,171.95
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 85,869 and 125,727
Half scale
Find third proportional to 343,476 and 502,908
Double scale
Find third proportional to 171,740 and 251,457
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 257,607 and 377,181
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.