Finding the Third Proportional to 90,200 and 128,211
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 90,200 and 128,211 is: 182,240.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,200 : 128,211 = 128,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,200/128,211 = 128,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,200x = 128,211 × 128,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,200x = 16,438,060,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,438,060,521/90,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,240.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 45,100 and 64,105.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 180,400 and 256,422
Double scale
Find third proportional to 90,202 and 128,214
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 135,300 and 192,316.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.42) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.