Finding the Third Proportional to 180,688 and 264,552
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 180,688 and 264,552 is: 387,340.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,688 : 264,552 = 264,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,688/264,552 = 264,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,688x = 264,552 × 264,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,688x = 69,987,760,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,987,760,704/180,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,340.39
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 90,344 and 132,276
Half scale
Find third proportional to 361,376 and 529,104
Double scale
Find third proportional to 180,690 and 264,555
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 271,032 and 396,828
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.