Finding the Third Proportional to 87,297 and 133,482
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 87,297 and 133,482 is: 204,101.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,297 : 133,482 = 133,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,297/133,482 = 133,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,297x = 133,482 × 133,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,297x = 17,817,444,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,817,444,324/87,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,101.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 43,648.50 and 66,741
Half scale
Find third proportional to 174,594 and 266,964
Double scale
Find third proportional to 87,299 and 133,485
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 130,945.50 and 200,223
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.