Finding the Third Proportional to 177,817 and 272,665
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 177,817 and 272,665 is: 418,105.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,817 : 272,665 = 272,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,817/272,665 = 272,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,817x = 272,665 × 272,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,817x = 74,346,202,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,346,202,225/177,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,105.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 88,908.50 and 136,332.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 355,634 and 545,330
Double scale
Find third proportional to 177,819 and 272,668
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 266,725.50 and 408,997.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.