Finding the Third Proportional to 70,073 and 108,800
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 70,073 and 108,800 is: 168,930.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,073 : 108,800 = 108,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,073/108,800 = 108,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,073x = 108,800 × 108,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,073x = 11,837,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,837,440,000/70,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,930.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 35,036.50 and 54,400
Half scale
Find third proportional to 140,146 and 217,600
Double scale
Find third proportional to 70,075 and 108,803
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 105,109.50 and 163,200
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.