Finding the Third Proportional to 173,244,462 and 385,223,591
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 173,244,462 and 385,223,591 is: 856,576,962.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,244,462 : 385,223,591 = 385,223,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,244,462/385,223,591 = 385,223,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,244,462x = 385,223,591 × 385,223,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,244,462x = 148,397,215,062,935,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,397,215,062,935,296/173,244,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,576,962.69
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 86,622,231 and 192,611,795.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 346,488,924 and 770,447,182
Double scale
Find third proportional to 173,244,464 and 385,223,595
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 259,866,693 and 577,835,386.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.