Finding the Third Proportional to 181,779 and 372,603
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 181,779 and 372,603 is: 763,746.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,779 : 372,603 = 372,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,779/372,603 = 372,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,779x = 372,603 × 372,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,779x = 138,832,995,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,832,995,609/181,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,746.06
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 90,889.50 and 186,301.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 363,558 and 745,206
Double scale
Find third proportional to 181,781 and 372,607
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 272,668.50 and 558,904.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.05) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.