Finding the Third Proportional to 56,304 and 84,684
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 56,304 and 84,684 is: 127,368.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,304 : 84,684 = 84,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,304/84,684 = 84,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,304x = 84,684 × 84,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,304x = 7,171,379,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,171,379,856/56,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,368.92
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 28,152 and 42,342
Half scale
Find third proportional to 112,608 and 169,368
Double scale
Find third proportional to 56,306 and 84,687
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 84,456 and 127,026
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.