Finding the Third Proportional to 62,824 and 134,748
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 62,824 and 134,748 is: 289,014.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,824 : 134,748 = 134,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,824/134,748 = 134,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,824x = 134,748 × 134,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,824x = 18,157,023,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,157,023,504/62,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,014.13
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 31,412 and 67,374
Half scale
Find third proportional to 125,648 and 269,496
Double scale
Find third proportional to 62,826 and 134,752
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 94,236 and 202,122
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.