Finding the Third Proportional to 14,392 and 31,744
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 14,392 and 31,744 is: 70,016.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,392 : 31,744 = 31,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,392/31,744 = 31,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,392x = 31,744 × 31,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,392x = 1,007,681,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,007,681,536/14,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,016.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,196 and 15,872
Half scale
Find third proportional to 28,784 and 63,488
Double scale
Find third proportional to 14,394 and 31,748
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 21,588 and 47,616
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.21) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.