Finding the Third Proportional to 95,421 and 140,214
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 95,421 and 140,214 is: 206,033.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,421 : 140,214 = 140,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,421/140,214 = 140,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,421x = 140,214 × 140,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,421x = 19,659,965,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,659,965,796/95,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,033.95
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 47,710.50 and 70,107
Half scale
Find third proportional to 190,842 and 280,428
Double scale
Find third proportional to 95,423 and 140,217
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 143,131.50 and 210,321
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.