Finding the Third Proportional to 178,422 and 392,331
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 178,422 and 392,331 is: 862,694.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,422 : 392,331 = 392,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,422/392,331 = 392,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,422x = 392,331 × 392,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,422x = 153,923,613,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,923,613,561/178,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,694.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 89,211 and 196,165.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 356,844 and 784,662
Double scale
Find third proportional to 178,424 and 392,335
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 267,633 and 588,496.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.