Finding the Third Proportional to 5,768,982 and 12,310,253
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 5,768,982 and 12,310,253 is: 26,268,469.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,768,982 : 12,310,253 = 12,310,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,768,982/12,310,253 = 12,310,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,768,982x = 12,310,253 × 12,310,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,768,982x = 151,542,328,924,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,542,328,924,009/5,768,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,268,469.71
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 2,884,491 and 6,155,126.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 11,537,964 and 24,620,506
Double scale
Find third proportional to 5,768,984 and 12,310,257
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 8,653,473 and 18,465,379.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.