Finding the Third Proportional to 233,634 and 366,024
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 233,634 and 366,024 is: 573,433.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,634 : 366,024 = 366,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,634/366,024 = 366,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,634x = 366,024 × 366,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,634x = 133,973,568,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,973,568,576/233,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,433.53
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 116,817 and 183,012
Half scale
Find third proportional to 467,268 and 732,048
Double scale
Find third proportional to 233,636 and 366,027
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 350,451 and 549,036
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.