Finding the Third Proportional to 17,552 and 38,992
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 17,552 and 38,992 is: 86,621.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,552 : 38,992 = 38,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,552/38,992 = 38,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,552x = 38,992 × 38,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,552x = 1,520,376,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,520,376,064/17,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,621.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 8,776 and 19,496
Half scale
Find third proportional to 35,104 and 77,984
Double scale
Find third proportional to 17,554 and 38,996
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 26,328 and 58,488
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.