Finding the Third Proportional to 11,705 and 24,382
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 11,705 and 24,382 is: 50,788.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,705 : 24,382 = 24,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,705/24,382 = 24,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,705x = 24,382 × 24,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,705x = 594,481,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,481,924/11,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 50,788.72
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 5,852.50 and 12,191
Half scale
Find third proportional to 23,410 and 48,764
Double scale
Find third proportional to 11,707 and 24,386
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 17,557.50 and 36,573
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.08) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.