Finding the Third Proportional to 50,094 and 118,467
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 50,094 and 118,467 is: 280,161.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
50,094 : 118,467 = 118,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
50,094/118,467 = 118,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
50,094x = 118,467 × 118,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
50,094x = 14,034,430,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,034,430,089/50,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,161.90
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 25,047 and 59,233.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 100,188 and 236,934
Double scale
Find third proportional to 50,096 and 118,472
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 75,141 and 177,700.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.36) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.