Finding the Third Proportional to 32,038 and 74,837
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 32,038 and 74,837 is: 174,810.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
32,038 : 74,837 = 74,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
32,038/74,837 = 74,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
32,038x = 74,837 × 74,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
32,038x = 5,600,576,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,600,576,569/32,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,810.43
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 16,019 and 37,418.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 64,076 and 149,674
Double scale
Find third proportional to 32,040 and 74,842
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 48,057 and 112,255.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.34) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.