Finding the Third Proportional to 29,060 and 43,590
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 29,060 and 43,590 is: 65,385
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,060 : 43,590 = 43,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,060/43,590 = 43,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,060x = 43,590 × 43,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,060x = 1,900,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,900,088,100/29,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,385
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 14,530 and 21,795
Half scale
Find third proportional to 58,120 and 87,180
Double scale
Find third proportional to 29,062 and 43,593
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 43,590 and 65,385
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.