Finding the Third Proportional to 176,554 and 273,551
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 176,554 and 273,551 is: 423,837.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,554 : 273,551 = 273,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,554/273,551 = 273,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,554x = 273,551 × 273,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,554x = 74,830,149,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,830,149,601/176,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,837.18
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 88,277 and 136,775.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 353,108 and 547,102
Double scale
Find third proportional to 176,556 and 273,554
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 264,831 and 410,326.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.