Finding the Third Proportional to 1,082 and 1,082
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 1,082 and 1,082 is: 1,082
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,082 : 1,082 = 1,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,082/1,082 = 1,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,082x = 1,082 × 1,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,082x = 1,170,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,170,724/1,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,082
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 541 and 541
Half scale
Find third proportional to 2,164 and 2,164
Double scale
Find third proportional to 1,084 and 1,084
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,623 and 1,623
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.