Finding the Third Proportional to 92,366 and 148,749
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 92,366 and 148,749 is: 239,549.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,366 : 148,749 = 148,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,366/148,749 = 148,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,366x = 148,749 × 148,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,366x = 22,126,265,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,126,265,001/92,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,549.89
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 46,183 and 74,374.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 184,732 and 297,498
Double scale
Find third proportional to 92,368 and 148,752
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 138,549 and 223,123.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.61) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.