Finding the Third Proportional to 47,016 and 102,618
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 47,016 and 102,618 is: 223,975.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
47,016 : 102,618 = 102,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
47,016/102,618 = 102,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
47,016x = 102,618 × 102,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
47,016x = 10,530,453,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,530,453,924/47,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,975.96
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 23,508 and 51,309
Half scale
Find third proportional to 94,032 and 205,236
Double scale
Find third proportional to 47,018 and 102,622
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 70,524 and 153,927
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.