Finding the Third Proportional to 46,681.50 and 102,432
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 46,681.50 and 102,432 is: 224,763.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,681.50 : 102,432 = 102,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,681.50/102,432 = 102,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,681.50x = 102,432 × 102,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,681.50x = 10,492,314,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,492,314,624/46,681.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,763.87
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 23,340.75 and 51,216
Half scale
Find third proportional to 93,363 and 204,864
Double scale
Find third proportional to 46,684 and 102,436
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 70,022.25 and 153,648
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.