Finding the Third Proportional to 184,696 and 395,634
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 184,696 and 395,634 is: 847,480.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,696 : 395,634 = 395,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,696/395,634 = 395,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,696x = 395,634 × 395,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,696x = 156,526,261,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,526,261,956/184,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,480.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 92,348 and 197,817
Half scale
Find third proportional to 369,392 and 791,268
Double scale
Find third proportional to 184,698 and 395,638
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 277,044 and 593,451
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.