Finding the Third Proportional to 64,363 and 139,448
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 64,363 and 139,448 is: 302,126.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,363 : 139,448 = 139,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,363/139,448 = 139,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,363x = 139,448 × 139,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,363x = 19,445,744,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,445,744,704/64,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,126.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 32,181.50 and 69,724
Half scale
Find third proportional to 128,726 and 278,896
Double scale
Find third proportional to 64,365 and 139,452
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 96,544.50 and 209,172
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.