Finding the Third Proportional to 26,294 and 53,815
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 26,294 and 53,815 is: 110,141.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,294 : 53,815 = 53,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,294/53,815 = 53,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,294x = 53,815 × 53,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,294x = 2,896,054,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,896,054,225/26,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,141.26
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 13,147 and 26,907.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 52,588 and 107,630
Double scale
Find third proportional to 26,296 and 53,819
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 39,441 and 80,722.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.05) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.