Finding the Third Proportional to 80,588 and 133,092
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 80,588 and 133,092 is: 219,802.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,588 : 133,092 = 133,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,588/133,092 = 133,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,588x = 133,092 × 133,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,588x = 17,713,480,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,713,480,464/80,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,802.95
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 40,294 and 66,546
Half scale
Find third proportional to 161,176 and 266,184
Double scale
Find third proportional to 80,590 and 133,095
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 120,882 and 199,638
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.65) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.