Finding the Third Proportional to 86,258 and 182,884
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 86,258 and 182,884 is: 387,750.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,258 : 182,884 = 182,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,258/182,884 = 182,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,258x = 182,884 × 182,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,258x = 33,446,557,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,446,557,456/86,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,750.21
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 43,129 and 91,442
Half scale
Find third proportional to 172,516 and 365,768
Double scale
Find third proportional to 86,260 and 182,888
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 129,387 and 274,326
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.