Finding the Third Proportional to 64,320 and 102,348
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 64,320 and 102,348 is: 162,859.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,320 : 102,348 = 102,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,320/102,348 = 102,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,320x = 102,348 × 102,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,320x = 10,475,113,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,475,113,104/64,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,859.35
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 32,160 and 51,174
Half scale
Find third proportional to 128,640 and 204,696
Double scale
Find third proportional to 64,322 and 102,351
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 96,480 and 153,522
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.