Finding the Third Proportional to 54,680 and 85,666
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 54,680 and 85,666 is: 134,211.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,680 : 85,666 = 85,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,680/85,666 = 85,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,680x = 85,666 × 85,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,680x = 7,338,663,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,338,663,556/54,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,211.11
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 27,340 and 42,833
Half scale
Find third proportional to 109,360 and 171,332
Double scale
Find third proportional to 54,682 and 85,669
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 82,020 and 128,499
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.