Finding the Third Proportional to 46,930 and 70,372
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 46,930 and 70,372 is: 105,523.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,930 : 70,372 = 70,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,930/70,372 = 70,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,930x = 70,372 × 70,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,930x = 4,952,218,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,952,218,384/46,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,523.51
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 23,465 and 35,186
Half scale
Find third proportional to 93,860 and 140,744
Double scale
Find third proportional to 46,932 and 70,375
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 70,395 and 105,558
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.