Finding the Third Proportional to 200,886 and 294,768
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 200,886 and 294,768 is: 432,524.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,886 : 294,768 = 294,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,886/294,768 = 294,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,886x = 294,768 × 294,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,886x = 86,888,173,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,888,173,824/200,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,524.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 100,443 and 147,384
Half scale
Find third proportional to 401,772 and 589,536
Double scale
Find third proportional to 200,888 and 294,771
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 301,329 and 442,152
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.