Finding the Third Proportional to 178,038 and 271,548
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 178,038 and 271,548 is: 414,171.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,038 : 271,548 = 271,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,038/271,548 = 271,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,038x = 271,548 × 271,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,038x = 73,738,316,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,738,316,304/178,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,171.79
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 89,019 and 135,774
Half scale
Find third proportional to 356,076 and 543,096
Double scale
Find third proportional to 178,040 and 271,551
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 267,057 and 407,322
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.