Finding the Third Proportional to 90,118 and 131,753
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 90,118 and 131,753 is: 192,623.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,118 : 131,753 = 131,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,118/131,753 = 131,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,118x = 131,753 × 131,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,118x = 17,358,853,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,358,853,009/90,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,623.59
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 45,059 and 65,876.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 180,236 and 263,506
Double scale
Find third proportional to 90,120 and 131,756
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 135,177 and 197,629.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.