Finding the Third Proportional to 178,468 and 371,724
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 178,468 and 371,724 is: 774,249.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,468 : 371,724 = 371,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,468/371,724 = 371,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,468x = 371,724 × 371,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,468x = 138,178,732,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,178,732,176/178,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,249.35
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 89,234 and 185,862
Half scale
Find third proportional to 356,936 and 743,448
Double scale
Find third proportional to 178,470 and 371,728
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 267,702 and 557,586
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.