Finding the Third Proportional to 30,866 and 46,965
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 30,866 and 46,965 is: 71,460.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
30,866 : 46,965 = 46,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
30,866/46,965 = 46,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
30,866x = 46,965 × 46,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
30,866x = 2,205,711,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,205,711,225/30,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 71,460.87
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 15,433 and 23,482.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 61,732 and 93,930
Double scale
Find third proportional to 30,868 and 46,968
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 46,299 and 70,447.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.