Finding the Third Proportional to 64,152 and 154,548
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 64,152 and 154,548 is: 372,320.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,152 : 154,548 = 154,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,152/154,548 = 154,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,152x = 154,548 × 154,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,152x = 23,885,084,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,885,084,304/64,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,320.18
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 32,076 and 77,274
Half scale
Find third proportional to 128,304 and 309,096
Double scale
Find third proportional to 64,154 and 154,553
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 96,228 and 231,822
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.41) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.