Finding the Third Proportional to 60,380 and 130,006
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 60,380 and 130,006 is: 279,919.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,380 : 130,006 = 130,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,380/130,006 = 130,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,380x = 130,006 × 130,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,380x = 16,901,560,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,901,560,036/60,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,919.84
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 30,190 and 65,003
Half scale
Find third proportional to 120,760 and 260,012
Double scale
Find third proportional to 60,382 and 130,010
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 90,570 and 195,009
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.