Finding the Third Proportional to 46,822 and 101,421
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 46,822 and 101,421 is: 219,687.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,822 : 101,421 = 101,421 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,822/101,421 = 101,421/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,822x = 101,421 × 101,421 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,822x = 10,286,219,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,286,219,241/46,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,687.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 23,411 and 50,710.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 93,644 and 202,842
Double scale
Find third proportional to 46,824 and 101,425
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 70,233 and 152,131.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.