Finding the Third Proportional to 66,014 and 99,336
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 66,014 and 99,336 is: 149,478.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,014 : 99,336 = 99,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,014/99,336 = 99,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,014x = 99,336 × 99,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,014x = 9,867,640,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,867,640,896/66,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,478.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 33,007 and 49,668
Half scale
Find third proportional to 132,028 and 198,672
Double scale
Find third proportional to 66,016 and 99,339
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 99,021 and 149,004
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.