Finding the Third Proportional to 211,176 and 425,808
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 211,176 and 425,808 is: 858,584.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,176 : 425,808 = 425,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,176/425,808 = 425,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,176x = 425,808 × 425,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,176x = 181,312,452,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,312,452,864/211,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,584.56
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 105,588 and 212,904
Half scale
Find third proportional to 422,352 and 851,616
Double scale
Find third proportional to 211,178 and 425,812
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 316,764 and 638,712
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.02) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.