Finding the Third Proportional to 197,167 and 295,413
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 197,167 and 295,413 is: 442,613.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,167 : 295,413 = 295,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,167/295,413 = 295,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,167x = 295,413 × 295,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,167x = 87,268,840,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,268,840,569/197,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,613.83
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 98,583.50 and 147,706.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 394,334 and 590,826
Double scale
Find third proportional to 197,169 and 295,416
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 295,750.50 and 443,119.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.