Finding the Third Proportional to 198,608 and 425,642
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 198,608 and 425,642 is: 912,204.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,608 : 425,642 = 425,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,608/425,642 = 425,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,608x = 425,642 × 425,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,608x = 181,171,112,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,171,112,164/198,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,204.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 99,304 and 212,821
Half scale
Find third proportional to 397,216 and 851,284
Double scale
Find third proportional to 198,610 and 425,646
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 297,912 and 638,463
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.