Finding the Third Proportional to 26,230 and 40,110
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 26,230 and 40,110 is: 61,334.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,230 : 40,110 = 40,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,230/40,110 = 40,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,230x = 40,110 × 40,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,230x = 1,608,812,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,608,812,100/26,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 61,334.81
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 13,115 and 20,055
Half scale
Find third proportional to 52,460 and 80,220
Double scale
Find third proportional to 26,232 and 40,113
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 39,345 and 60,165
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.