Finding the Third Proportional to 75,606 and 164,820
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 75,606 and 164,820 is: 359,305.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,606 : 164,820 = 164,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,606/164,820 = 164,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,606x = 164,820 × 164,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,606x = 27,165,632,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,165,632,400/75,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,305.25
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 37,803 and 82,410
Half scale
Find third proportional to 151,212 and 329,640
Double scale
Find third proportional to 75,608 and 164,824
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 113,409 and 247,230
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.