Finding the Third Proportional to 69,543 and 148,932
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 69,543 and 148,932 is: 318,950.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69,543 : 148,932 = 148,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69,543/148,932 = 148,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69,543x = 148,932 × 148,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69,543x = 22,180,740,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,180,740,624/69,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,950.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 34,771.50 and 74,466
Half scale
Find third proportional to 139,086 and 297,864
Double scale
Find third proportional to 69,545 and 148,936
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 104,314.50 and 223,398
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.