Finding the Third Proportional to 198,309 and 409,953
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 198,309 and 409,953 is: 847,472.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,309 : 409,953 = 409,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,309/409,953 = 409,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,309x = 409,953 × 409,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,309x = 168,061,462,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,061,462,209/198,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,472.69
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 99,154.50 and 204,976.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 396,618 and 819,906
Double scale
Find third proportional to 198,311 and 409,957
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 297,463.50 and 614,929.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.07) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.