Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 431.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 358.50 and 431.50 is: 519.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358.50 : 431.50 = 431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358.50/431.50 = 431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358.50x = 431.50 × 431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358.50x = 186,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,192.25/358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519.36
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 179.25 and 215.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 717 and 863
Double scale
Find third proportional to 361 and 434
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 537.75 and 647.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.