Finding the Third Proportional to 60,818 and 133,624
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 60,818 and 133,624 is: 293,586.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,818 : 133,624 = 133,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,818/133,624 = 133,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,818x = 133,624 × 133,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,818x = 17,855,373,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,855,373,376/60,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,586.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 30,409 and 66,812
Half scale
Find third proportional to 121,636 and 267,248
Double scale
Find third proportional to 60,820 and 133,628
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 91,227 and 200,436
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.