Finding the Third Proportional to 196,402 and 418,436
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 196,402 and 418,436 is: 891,481.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,402 : 418,436 = 418,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,402/418,436 = 418,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,402x = 418,436 × 418,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,402x = 175,088,686,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,088,686,096/196,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,481.18
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 98,201 and 209,218
Half scale
Find third proportional to 392,804 and 836,872
Double scale
Find third proportional to 196,404 and 418,440
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 294,603 and 627,654
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.