Finding the Third Proportional to 243,165 and 363,775.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 243,165 and 363,775.50 is: 544,209.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,165 : 363,775.50 = 363,775.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,165/363,775.50 = 363,775.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,165x = 363,775.50 × 363,775.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,165x = 132,332,614,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,332,614,400.25/243,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,209.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 121,582.50 and 181,887.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 486,330 and 727,551
Double scale
Find third proportional to 243,167 and 363,778
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 364,747.50 and 545,663.25
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.