Finding the Third Proportional to 69,115 and 148,058
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 69,115 and 148,058 is: 317,169.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,115 : 148,058 = 148,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,115/148,058 = 148,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,115x = 148,058 × 148,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,115x = 21,921,171,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,921,171,364/69,115 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,169.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 34,557.50 and 74,029
Half scale
Find third proportional to 138,230 and 296,116
Double scale
Find third proportional to 69,117 and 148,062
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 103,672.50 and 222,087
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.