Finding the Third Proportional to 180,072,795 and 387,445,908
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 180,072,795 and 387,445,908 is: 833,631,374.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,072,795 : 387,445,908 = 387,445,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,072,795/387,445,908 = 387,445,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,072,795x = 387,445,908 × 387,445,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,072,795x = 150,114,331,625,944,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,114,331,625,944,448/180,072,795 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,631,374.61
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 90,036,397.50 and 193,722,954
Half scale
Find third proportional to 360,145,590 and 774,891,816
Double scale
Find third proportional to 180,072,797 and 387,445,912
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 270,109,192.50 and 581,168,862
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.