Finding the Third Proportional to 96,648 and 130,056
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 96,648 and 130,056 is: 175,012.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,648 : 130,056 = 130,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,648/130,056 = 130,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,648x = 130,056 × 130,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,648x = 16,914,563,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,914,563,136/96,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,012.03
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 48,324 and 65,028
Half scale
Find third proportional to 193,296 and 260,112
Double scale
Find third proportional to 96,650 and 130,059
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 144,972 and 195,084
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.35) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.