Finding the Third Proportional to 91,778 and 129,246
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 91,778 and 129,246 is: 182,010.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,778 : 129,246 = 129,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,778/129,246 = 129,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,778x = 129,246 × 129,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,778x = 16,704,528,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,704,528,516/91,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,010.16
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 45,889 and 64,623
Half scale
Find third proportional to 183,556 and 258,492
Double scale
Find third proportional to 91,780 and 129,249
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 137,667 and 193,869
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.41) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.