Finding the Third Proportional to 90,658 and 197,446
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 90,658 and 197,446 is: 430,021.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,658 : 197,446 = 197,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,658/197,446 = 197,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,658x = 197,446 × 197,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,658x = 38,984,922,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,984,922,916/90,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,021.87
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 45,329 and 98,723
Half scale
Find third proportional to 181,316 and 394,892
Double scale
Find third proportional to 90,660 and 197,450
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 135,987 and 296,169
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.