Finding the Third Proportional to 182 and 236
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 182 and 236 is: 306.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182 : 236 = 236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182/236 = 236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182x = 236 × 236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182x = 55,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,696/182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306.02
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 91 and 118
Half scale
Find third proportional to 364 and 472
Double scale
Find third proportional to 184 and 239
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 273 and 354
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.30) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.