Finding the Third Proportional to 58,246.50 and 127,398
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 58,246.50 and 127,398 is: 278,647.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,246.50 : 127,398 = 127,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,246.50/127,398 = 127,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,246.50x = 127,398 × 127,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,246.50x = 16,230,250,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,230,250,404/58,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,647.65
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 29,123.25 and 63,699
Half scale
Find third proportional to 116,493 and 254,796
Double scale
Find third proportional to 58,249 and 127,402
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 87,369.75 and 191,097
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.