Finding the Third Proportional to 75,384 and 162,216
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 75,384 and 162,216 is: 349,066.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,384 : 162,216 = 162,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,384/162,216 = 162,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,384x = 162,216 × 162,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,384x = 26,314,030,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,314,030,656/75,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,066.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 37,692 and 81,108
Half scale
Find third proportional to 150,768 and 324,432
Double scale
Find third proportional to 75,386 and 162,220
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 113,076 and 243,324
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.