Finding the Third Proportional to 59,486.91 and 133,953.75
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 59,486.91 and 133,953.75 is: 301,639.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,486.91 : 133,953.75 = 133,953.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,486.91/133,953.75 = 133,953.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,486.91x = 133,953.75 × 133,953.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,486.91x = 17,943,607,139.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,943,607,139.06/59,486.91 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,639.61
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 29,743.45 and 66,976.88
Half scale
Find third proportional to 118,973.81 and 267,907.50
Double scale
Find third proportional to 59,489 and 133,958
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 89,230.36 and 200,930.63
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.25) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.