Finding the Third Proportional to 99,664 and 149,784
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 99,664 and 149,784 is: 225,108.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
99,664 : 149,784 = 149,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
99,664/149,784 = 149,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
99,664x = 149,784 × 149,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
99,664x = 22,435,246,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,435,246,656/99,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,108.83
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 49,832 and 74,892
Half scale
Find third proportional to 199,328 and 299,568
Double scale
Find third proportional to 99,666 and 149,787
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 149,496 and 224,676
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.