Finding the Third Proportional to 66,944 and 103,654
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 66,944 and 103,654 is: 160,494.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,944 : 103,654 = 103,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,944/103,654 = 103,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,944x = 103,654 × 103,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,944x = 10,744,151,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,744,151,716/66,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,494.62
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 33,472 and 51,827
Half scale
Find third proportional to 133,888 and 207,308
Double scale
Find third proportional to 66,946 and 103,657
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 100,416 and 155,481
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.