Finding the Third Proportional to 92,790 and 202,140
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 92,790 and 202,140 is: 440,355.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,790 : 202,140 = 202,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,790/202,140 = 202,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,790x = 202,140 × 202,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,790x = 40,860,579,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,860,579,600/92,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,355.42
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 46,395 and 101,070
Half scale
Find third proportional to 185,580 and 404,280
Double scale
Find third proportional to 92,792 and 202,144
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 139,185 and 303,210
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.