Finding the Third Proportional to 70,488 and 103,785
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 70,488 and 103,785 is: 152,810.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,488 : 103,785 = 103,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,488/103,785 = 103,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,488x = 103,785 × 103,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,488x = 10,771,326,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,771,326,225/70,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,810.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 35,244 and 51,892.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 140,976 and 207,570
Double scale
Find third proportional to 70,490 and 103,788
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 105,732 and 155,677.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.