Finding the Third Proportional to 266,683,083 and 400,734,681
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 266,683,083 and 400,734,681 is: 602,168,996.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,683,083 : 400,734,681 = 400,734,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,683,083/400,734,681 = 400,734,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,683,083x = 400,734,681 × 400,734,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,683,083x = 160,588,284,556,171,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,588,284,556,171,776/266,683,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,168,996.81
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 133,341,541.50 and 200,367,340.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 533,366,166 and 801,469,362
Double scale
Find third proportional to 266,683,085 and 400,734,684
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 400,024,624.50 and 601,102,021.50
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.