Finding the Third Proportional to 69,423 and 101,541
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 69,423 and 101,541 is: 148,518.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,423 : 101,541 = 101,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,423/101,541 = 101,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,423x = 101,541 × 101,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,423x = 10,310,574,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,310,574,681/69,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,518.14
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 34,711.50 and 50,770.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 138,846 and 203,082
Double scale
Find third proportional to 69,425 and 101,544
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 104,134.50 and 152,311.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.