Finding the Third Proportional to 39,468 and 84,534
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 39,468 and 84,534 is: 181,058.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,468 : 84,534 = 84,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,468/84,534 = 84,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,468x = 84,534 × 84,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,468x = 7,145,997,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,145,997,156/39,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,058.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 19,734 and 42,267
Half scale
Find third proportional to 78,936 and 169,068
Double scale
Find third proportional to 39,470 and 84,538
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 59,202 and 126,801
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.