Finding the Third Proportional to 78,528 and 170,178
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 78,528 and 170,178 is: 368,792.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,528 : 170,178 = 170,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,528/170,178 = 170,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,528x = 170,178 × 170,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,528x = 28,960,551,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,960,551,684/78,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,792.68
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 39,264 and 85,089
Half scale
Find third proportional to 157,056 and 340,356
Double scale
Find third proportional to 78,530 and 170,182
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 117,792 and 255,267
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.