Finding the Third Proportional to 183,628 and 389,306
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 183,628 and 389,306 is: 825,359.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,628 : 389,306 = 389,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,628/389,306 = 389,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,628x = 389,306 × 389,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,628x = 151,559,161,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,559,161,636/183,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,359.76
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 91,814 and 194,653
Half scale
Find third proportional to 367,256 and 778,612
Double scale
Find third proportional to 183,630 and 389,310
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 275,442 and 583,959
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.