Finding the Third Proportional to 37,052.44 and 48,129.19
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 37,052.44 and 48,129.19 is: 62,517.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,052.44 : 48,129.19 = 48,129.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,052.44/48,129.19 = 48,129.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,052.44x = 48,129.19 × 48,129.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,052.44x = 2,316,418,689.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,316,418,689.41/37,052.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,517.31
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 18,526.22 and 24,064.59
Half scale
Find third proportional to 74,104.88 and 96,258.38
Double scale
Find third proportional to 37,054 and 48,132
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 55,578.66 and 72,193.78
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.30) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.