Finding the Third Proportional to 38,427 and 84,144
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 38,427 and 84,144 is: 184,250.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,427 : 84,144 = 84,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,427/84,144 = 84,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,427x = 84,144 × 84,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,427x = 7,080,212,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,080,212,736/38,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,250.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 19,213.50 and 42,072
Half scale
Find third proportional to 76,854 and 168,288
Double scale
Find third proportional to 38,429 and 84,148
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 57,640.50 and 126,216
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.