Finding the Third Proportional to 184,568 and 289,969
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 184,568 and 289,969 is: 455,561.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,568 : 289,969 = 289,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,568/289,969 = 289,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,568x = 289,969 × 289,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,568x = 84,082,020,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,082,020,961/184,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,561.21
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 92,284 and 144,984.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 369,136 and 579,938
Double scale
Find third proportional to 184,570 and 289,972
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 276,852 and 434,953.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.