Finding the Third Proportional to 174,024 and 370,808
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 174,024 and 370,808 is: 790,112.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,024 : 370,808 = 370,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,024/370,808 = 370,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,024x = 370,808 × 370,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,024x = 137,498,572,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,498,572,864/174,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,112.70
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 87,012 and 185,404
Half scale
Find third proportional to 348,048 and 741,616
Double scale
Find third proportional to 174,026 and 370,812
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 261,036 and 556,212
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.