Finding the Third Proportional to 11,082 and 15,450
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 11,082 and 15,450 is: 21,539.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,082 : 15,450 = 15,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,082/15,450 = 15,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,082x = 15,450 × 15,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,082x = 238,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,702,500/11,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,539.66
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 5,541 and 7,725
Half scale
Find third proportional to 22,164 and 30,900
Double scale
Find third proportional to 11,084 and 15,453
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 16,623 and 23,175
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.39) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.