Finding the Third Proportional to 63,768 and 148,188
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 63,768 and 148,188 is: 344,368.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,768 : 148,188 = 148,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,768/148,188 = 148,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,768x = 148,188 × 148,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,768x = 21,959,683,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,959,683,344/63,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,368.39
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 31,884 and 74,094
Half scale
Find third proportional to 127,536 and 296,376
Double scale
Find third proportional to 63,770 and 148,193
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 95,652 and 222,282
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.32) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.