Finding the Third Proportional to 27,546 and 59,670
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 27,546 and 59,670 is: 129,256.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,546 : 59,670 = 59,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,546/59,670 = 59,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,546x = 59,670 × 59,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,546x = 3,560,508,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,560,508,900/27,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,256.84
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 13,773 and 29,835
Half scale
Find third proportional to 55,092 and 119,340
Double scale
Find third proportional to 27,548 and 59,674
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 41,319 and 89,505
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.