Finding the Third Proportional to 176,701.50 and 368,307
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 176,701.50 and 368,307 is: 767,679.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,701.50 : 368,307 = 368,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,701.50/368,307 = 368,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,701.50x = 368,307 × 368,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,701.50x = 135,650,046,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,650,046,249/176,701.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,679.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 88,350.75 and 184,153.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 353,403 and 736,614
Double scale
Find third proportional to 176,704 and 368,311
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 265,052.25 and 552,460.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.08) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.