Finding the Third Proportional to 94,590 and 197,942
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 94,590 and 197,942 is: 414,219.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,590 : 197,942 = 197,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,590/197,942 = 197,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,590x = 197,942 × 197,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,590x = 39,181,035,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,181,035,364/94,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,219.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 47,295 and 98,971
Half scale
Find third proportional to 189,180 and 395,884
Double scale
Find third proportional to 94,592 and 197,946
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 141,885 and 296,913
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.09) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.