Finding the Third Proportional to 92,958 and 139,649
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 92,958 and 139,649 is: 209,791.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,958 : 139,649 = 139,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,958/139,649 = 139,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,958x = 139,649 × 139,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,958x = 19,501,843,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,501,843,201/92,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,791.98
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 46,479 and 69,824.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 185,916 and 279,298
Double scale
Find third proportional to 92,960 and 139,652
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 139,437 and 209,473.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.