Finding the Third Proportional to 49,900 and 106,716
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 49,900 and 106,716 is: 228,222.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
49,900 : 106,716 = 106,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
49,900/106,716 = 106,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
49,900x = 106,716 × 106,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
49,900x = 11,388,304,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,388,304,656/49,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,222.54
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 24,950 and 53,358
Half scale
Find third proportional to 99,800 and 213,432
Double scale
Find third proportional to 49,902 and 106,720
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 74,850 and 160,074
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.