Finding the Third Proportional to 98,450 and 213,370
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 98,450 and 213,370 is: 462,435.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,450 : 213,370 = 213,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,450/213,370 = 213,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,450x = 213,370 × 213,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,450x = 45,526,756,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,526,756,900/98,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,435.32
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 49,225 and 106,685
Half scale
Find third proportional to 196,900 and 426,740
Double scale
Find third proportional to 98,452 and 213,374
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 147,675 and 320,055
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.