Finding the Third Proportional to 87,714 and 190,206
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 87,714 and 190,206 is: 412,457.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,714 : 190,206 = 190,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,714/190,206 = 190,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,714x = 190,206 × 190,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,714x = 36,178,322,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,178,322,436/87,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,457.79
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 43,857 and 95,103
Half scale
Find third proportional to 175,428 and 380,412
Double scale
Find third proportional to 87,716 and 190,210
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 131,571 and 285,309
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.