Finding the Third Proportional to 48,955 and 102,131
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 48,955 and 102,131 is: 213,067.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
48,955 : 102,131 = 102,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
48,955/102,131 = 102,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
48,955x = 102,131 × 102,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
48,955x = 10,430,741,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,430,741,161/48,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,067.94
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 24,477.50 and 51,065.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 97,910 and 204,262
Double scale
Find third proportional to 48,957 and 102,135
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 73,432.50 and 153,196.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.09) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.