Finding the Third Proportional to 185,022 and 404,283
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 185,022 and 404,283 is: 883,380.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,022 : 404,283 = 404,283 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,022/404,283 = 404,283/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,022x = 404,283 × 404,283 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,022x = 163,444,744,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,444,744,089/185,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,380.05
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 92,511 and 202,141.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 370,044 and 808,566
Double scale
Find third proportional to 185,024 and 404,287
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 277,533 and 606,424.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.