Finding the Third Proportional to 70,877 and 94,570
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 70,877 and 94,570 is: 126,183.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,877 : 94,570 = 94,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,877/94,570 = 94,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,877x = 94,570 × 94,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,877x = 8,943,484,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,943,484,900/70,877 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,183.18
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 35,438.50 and 47,285
Half scale
Find third proportional to 141,754 and 189,140
Double scale
Find third proportional to 70,879 and 94,573
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 106,315.50 and 141,855
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.33) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.