Finding the Third Proportional to 98,696 and 145,452
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 98,696 and 145,452 is: 214,358.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,696 : 145,452 = 145,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,696/145,452 = 145,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,696x = 145,452 × 145,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,696x = 21,156,284,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,156,284,304/98,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,358.07
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 49,348 and 72,726
Half scale
Find third proportional to 197,392 and 290,904
Double scale
Find third proportional to 98,698 and 145,455
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 148,044 and 218,178
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.