Finding the Third Proportional to 98,812 and 213,176
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 98,812 and 213,176 is: 459,903.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
98,812 : 213,176 = 213,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
98,812/213,176 = 213,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
98,812x = 213,176 × 213,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
98,812x = 45,444,006,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,444,006,976/98,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,903.73
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 49,406 and 106,588
Half scale
Find third proportional to 197,624 and 426,352
Double scale
Find third proportional to 98,814 and 213,180
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 148,218 and 319,764
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.