Finding the Third Proportional to 29,668 and 46,204
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 29,668 and 46,204 is: 71,956.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,668 : 46,204 = 46,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,668/46,204 = 46,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,668x = 46,204 × 46,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,668x = 2,134,809,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,134,809,616/29,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,956.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 14,834 and 23,102
Half scale
Find third proportional to 59,336 and 92,408
Double scale
Find third proportional to 29,670 and 46,207
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 44,502 and 69,306
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.56) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.