Finding the Third Proportional to 45,627 and 68,253
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 45,627 and 68,253 is: 102,099.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,627 : 68,253 = 68,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,627/68,253 = 68,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,627x = 68,253 × 68,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,627x = 4,658,472,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,658,472,009/45,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,099.02
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 22,813.50 and 34,126.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 91,254 and 136,506
Double scale
Find third proportional to 45,629 and 68,256
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 68,440.50 and 102,379.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.