Home / 86,160-180,128

Finding the Third Proportional to 86,160 and 180,128

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 86,160 and 180,128 is: 376,579.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86,160 : 180,128 = 180,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86,160/180,128 = 180,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86,160x = 180,128 × 180,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86,160x = 32,446,096,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,446,096,384/86,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,579.58

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.09) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.