Finding the Third Proportional to 210,964 and 281,811
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 210,964 and 281,811 is: 376,450.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,964 : 281,811 = 281,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,964/281,811 = 281,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,964x = 281,811 × 281,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,964x = 79,417,439,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,417,439,721/210,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,450.20
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 105,482 and 140,905.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 421,928 and 563,622
Double scale
Find third proportional to 210,966 and 281,814
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 316,446 and 422,716.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.34) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.