Finding the Third Proportional to 29,262 and 64,851
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 29,262 and 64,851 is: 143,724.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,262 : 64,851 = 64,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,262/64,851 = 64,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,262x = 64,851 × 64,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,262x = 4,205,652,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,205,652,201/29,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,724.02
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 14,631 and 32,425.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 58,524 and 129,702
Double scale
Find third proportional to 29,264 and 64,855
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 43,893 and 97,276.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.