Finding the Third Proportional to 95,696 and 223,520
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 95,696 and 223,520 is: 522,082.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,696 : 223,520 = 223,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,696/223,520 = 223,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,696x = 223,520 × 223,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,696x = 49,961,190,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,961,190,400/95,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,082.33
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 47,848 and 111,760
Half scale
Find third proportional to 191,392 and 447,040
Double scale
Find third proportional to 95,698 and 223,525
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 143,544 and 335,280
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.34) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.