Finding the Third Proportional to 209,400 and 333,525
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 209,400 and 333,525 is: 531,226.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,400 : 333,525 = 333,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,400/333,525 = 333,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,400x = 333,525 × 333,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,400x = 111,238,925,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,238,925,625/209,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,226.96
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 104,700 and 166,762.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 418,800 and 667,050
Double scale
Find third proportional to 209,402 and 333,528
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 314,100 and 500,287.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.