Finding the Third Proportional to 83,538 and 176,391
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 83,538 and 176,391 is: 372,450.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,538 : 176,391 = 176,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,538/176,391 = 176,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,538x = 176,391 × 176,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,538x = 31,113,784,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,113,784,881/83,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,450.68
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 41,769 and 88,195.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 167,076 and 352,782
Double scale
Find third proportional to 83,540 and 176,395
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 125,307 and 264,586.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.11) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.