Finding the Third Proportional to 232,230 and 347,481
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 232,230 and 347,481 is: 519,928.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,230 : 347,481 = 347,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,230/347,481 = 347,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,230x = 347,481 × 347,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,230x = 120,743,045,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,743,045,361/232,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,928.71
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 116,115 and 173,740.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 464,460 and 694,962
Double scale
Find third proportional to 232,232 and 347,484
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 348,345 and 521,221.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.