Finding the Third Proportional to 193,764 and 432,888
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 193,764 and 432,888 is: 967,114.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,764 : 432,888 = 432,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,764/432,888 = 432,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,764x = 432,888 × 432,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,764x = 187,392,020,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,392,020,544/193,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 967,114.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 96,882 and 216,444
Half scale
Find third proportional to 387,528 and 865,776
Double scale
Find third proportional to 193,766 and 432,892
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 290,646 and 649,332
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.23) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.