Finding the Third Proportional to 188,194 and 391,876
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 188,194 and 391,876 is: 816,002.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,194 : 391,876 = 391,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,194/391,876 = 391,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,194x = 391,876 × 391,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,194x = 153,566,799,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,566,799,376/188,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,002.63
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 94,097 and 195,938
Half scale
Find third proportional to 376,388 and 783,752
Double scale
Find third proportional to 188,196 and 391,880
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 282,291 and 587,814
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.08) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.