Finding the Third Proportional to 237,360 and 367,400
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 237,360 and 367,400 is: 568,683.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,360 : 367,400 = 367,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,360/367,400 = 367,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,360x = 367,400 × 367,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,360x = 134,982,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,982,760,000/237,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,683.69
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 118,680 and 183,700
Half scale
Find third proportional to 474,720 and 734,800
Double scale
Find third proportional to 237,362 and 367,403
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 356,040 and 551,100
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.