Finding the Third Proportional to 208,348 and 431,468
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 208,348 and 431,468 is: 893,527.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,348 : 431,468 = 431,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,348/431,468 = 431,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,348x = 431,468 × 431,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,348x = 186,164,635,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,164,635,024/208,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,527.34
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 104,174 and 215,734
Half scale
Find third proportional to 416,696 and 862,936
Double scale
Find third proportional to 208,350 and 431,472
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 312,522 and 647,202
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.