Finding the Third Proportional to 38,375,794 and 83,475,415
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 38,375,794 and 83,475,415 is: 181,576,566.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,375,794 : 83,475,415 = 83,475,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,375,794/83,475,415 = 83,475,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,375,794x = 83,475,415 × 83,475,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,375,794x = 6,968,144,909,422,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,968,144,909,422,225/38,375,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,576,566.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 19,187,897 and 41,737,707.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 76,751,588 and 166,950,830
Double scale
Find third proportional to 38,375,796 and 83,475,419
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 57,563,691 and 125,213,122.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.