Finding the Third Proportional to 238,368 and 328,352
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 238,368 and 328,352 is: 452,304.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,368 : 328,352 = 328,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,368/328,352 = 328,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,368x = 328,352 × 328,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,368x = 107,815,035,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,815,035,904/238,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,304.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 119,184 and 164,176
Half scale
Find third proportional to 476,736 and 656,704
Double scale
Find third proportional to 238,370 and 328,355
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 357,552 and 492,528
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.