Finding the Third Proportional to 48,852 and 106,452
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 48,852 and 106,452 is: 231,966.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,852 : 106,452 = 106,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,852/106,452 = 106,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,852x = 106,452 × 106,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,852x = 11,332,028,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,332,028,304/48,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,966.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 24,426 and 53,226
Half scale
Find third proportional to 97,704 and 212,904
Double scale
Find third proportional to 48,854 and 106,456
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 73,278 and 159,678
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.