Finding the Third Proportional to 61,320 and 134,120
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 61,320 and 134,120 is: 293,349.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
61,320 : 134,120 = 134,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
61,320/134,120 = 134,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
61,320x = 134,120 × 134,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
61,320x = 17,988,174,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,988,174,400/61,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,349.22
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 30,660 and 67,060
Half scale
Find third proportional to 122,640 and 268,240
Double scale
Find third proportional to 61,322 and 134,124
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 91,980 and 201,180
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.