Finding the Third Proportional to 198,322 and 302,131
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 198,322 and 302,131 is: 460,277.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,322 : 302,131 = 302,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,322/302,131 = 302,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,322x = 302,131 × 302,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,322x = 91,283,141,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,283,141,161/198,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,277.43
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 99,161 and 151,065.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 396,644 and 604,262
Double scale
Find third proportional to 198,324 and 302,134
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 297,483 and 453,196.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.