Finding the Third Proportional to 23,292 and 32,926.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 23,292 and 32,926.50 is: 46,546.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,292 : 32,926.50 = 32,926.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,292/32,926.50 = 32,926.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,292x = 32,926.50 × 32,926.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,292x = 1,084,154,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,084,154,402.25/23,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,546.21
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 11,646 and 16,463.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 46,584 and 65,853
Double scale
Find third proportional to 23,294 and 32,929
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 34,938 and 49,389.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.41) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.