Finding the Third Proportional to 62,890 and 136,692
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 62,890 and 136,692 is: 297,101.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,890 : 136,692 = 136,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,890/136,692 = 136,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,890x = 136,692 × 136,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,890x = 18,684,702,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,684,702,864/62,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,101.33
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 31,445 and 68,346
Half scale
Find third proportional to 125,780 and 273,384
Double scale
Find third proportional to 62,892 and 136,696
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 94,335 and 205,038
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.