Finding the Third Proportional to 62,024 and 134,340
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 62,024 and 134,340 is: 290,971.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,024 : 134,340 = 134,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,024/134,340 = 134,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,024x = 134,340 × 134,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,024x = 18,047,235,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,047,235,600/62,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,971.81
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 31,012 and 67,170
Half scale
Find third proportional to 124,048 and 268,680
Double scale
Find third proportional to 62,026 and 134,344
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 93,036 and 201,510
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.