Finding the Third Proportional to 28,416 and 41,328
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 28,416 and 41,328 is: 60,107.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,416 : 41,328 = 41,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,416/41,328 = 41,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,416x = 41,328 × 41,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,416x = 1,708,003,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,708,003,584/28,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60,107.11
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 14,208 and 20,664
Half scale
Find third proportional to 56,832 and 82,656
Double scale
Find third proportional to 28,418 and 41,331
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 42,624 and 61,992
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.45) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.