Finding the Third Proportional to 242,055 and 373,287
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 242,055 and 373,287 is: 575,667.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,055 : 373,287 = 373,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,055/373,287 = 373,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,055x = 373,287 × 373,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,055x = 139,343,184,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,343,184,369/242,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,667.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 121,027.50 and 186,643.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 484,110 and 746,574
Double scale
Find third proportional to 242,057 and 373,290
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 363,082.50 and 559,930.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.