Finding the Third Proportional to 92,940 and 197,868
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 92,940 and 197,868 is: 421,258.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,940 : 197,868 = 197,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,940/197,868 = 197,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,940x = 197,868 × 197,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,940x = 39,151,745,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,151,745,424/92,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,258.29
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 46,470 and 98,934
Half scale
Find third proportional to 185,880 and 395,736
Double scale
Find third proportional to 92,942 and 197,872
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 139,410 and 296,802
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.