Finding the Third Proportional to 29,162 and 45,241.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 29,162 and 45,241.50 is: 70,187.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,162 : 45,241.50 = 45,241.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,162/45,241.50 = 45,241.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,162x = 45,241.50 × 45,241.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,162x = 2,046,793,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,793,322.25/29,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,187.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 14,581 and 22,620.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 58,324 and 90,483
Double scale
Find third proportional to 29,164 and 45,245
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 43,743 and 67,862.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.