Finding the Third Proportional to 8,872 and 19,400
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 8,872 and 19,400 is: 42,421.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,872 : 19,400 = 19,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,872/19,400 = 19,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,872x = 19,400 × 19,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,872x = 376,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,360,000/8,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,421.10
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 4,436 and 9,700
Half scale
Find third proportional to 17,744 and 38,800
Double scale
Find third proportional to 8,874 and 19,404
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 13,308 and 29,100
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.