Finding the Third Proportional to 232,322 and 348,515
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 232,322 and 348,515 is: 522,820.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,322 : 348,515 = 348,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,322/348,515 = 348,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,322x = 348,515 × 348,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,322x = 121,462,705,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,462,705,225/232,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,820.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 116,161 and 174,257.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 464,644 and 697,030
Double scale
Find third proportional to 232,324 and 348,518
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 348,483 and 522,772.50
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.