Finding the Third Proportional to 180,773 and 393,716
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 180,773 and 393,716 is: 857,496.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,773 : 393,716 = 393,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,773/393,716 = 393,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,773x = 393,716 × 393,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,773x = 155,012,288,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,012,288,656/180,773 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,496.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 90,386.50 and 196,858
Half scale
Find third proportional to 361,546 and 787,432
Double scale
Find third proportional to 180,775 and 393,720
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 271,159.50 and 590,574
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.