Finding the Third Proportional to 64,954 and 139,304
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 64,954 and 139,304 is: 298,759.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,954 : 139,304 = 139,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,954/139,304 = 139,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,954x = 139,304 × 139,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,954x = 19,405,604,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,405,604,416/64,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,759.19
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 32,477 and 69,652
Half scale
Find third proportional to 129,908 and 278,608
Double scale
Find third proportional to 64,956 and 139,308
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 97,431 and 208,956
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.