Finding the Third Proportional to 175,569.19 and 264,903.75
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 175,569.19 and 264,903.75 is: 399,694.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,569.19 : 264,903.75 = 264,903.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,569.19/264,903.75 = 264,903.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,569.19x = 264,903.75 × 264,903.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,569.19x = 70,173,996,764.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,173,996,764.06/175,569.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,694.26
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 87,784.59 and 132,451.88
Half scale
Find third proportional to 351,138.38 and 529,807.50
Double scale
Find third proportional to 175,571 and 264,907
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 263,353.78 and 397,355.63
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.