Finding the Third Proportional to 97,129 and 211,349
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 97,129 and 211,349 is: 459,887.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,129 : 211,349 = 211,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,129/211,349 = 211,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,129x = 211,349 × 211,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,129x = 44,668,399,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,668,399,801/97,129 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,887.36
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 48,564.50 and 105,674.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 194,258 and 422,698
Double scale
Find third proportional to 97,131 and 211,353
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 145,693.50 and 317,023.50
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.