Finding the Third Proportional to 17,417,051 and 24,360,649
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 17,417,051 and 24,360,649 is: 34,072,428.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,417,051 : 24,360,649 = 24,360,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,417,051/24,360,649 = 24,360,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,417,051x = 24,360,649 × 24,360,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,417,051x = 593,441,219,701,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 593,441,219,701,201/17,417,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,072,428.20
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 8,708,525.50 and 12,180,324.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 34,834,102 and 48,721,298
Double scale
Find third proportional to 17,417,053 and 24,360,652
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 26,125,576.50 and 36,540,973.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.40) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.