Finding the Third Proportional to 97,688 and 214,140
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 97,688 and 214,140 is: 469,412.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,688 : 214,140 = 214,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,688/214,140 = 214,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,688x = 214,140 × 214,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,688x = 45,855,939,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,855,939,600/97,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,412.21
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 48,844 and 107,070
Half scale
Find third proportional to 195,376 and 428,280
Double scale
Find third proportional to 97,690 and 214,144
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 146,532 and 321,210
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.