Finding the Third Proportional to 59,312 and 92,253
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 59,312 and 92,253 is: 143,488.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,312 : 92,253 = 92,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,312/92,253 = 92,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,312x = 92,253 × 92,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,312x = 8,510,616,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,510,616,009/59,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,488.94
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 29,656 and 46,126.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 118,624 and 184,506
Double scale
Find third proportional to 59,314 and 92,256
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 88,968 and 138,379.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.56) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.