Finding the Third Proportional to 11,484 and 15,132
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 11,484 and 15,132 is: 19,938.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,484 : 15,132 = 15,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,484/15,132 = 15,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,484x = 15,132 × 15,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,484x = 228,977,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,977,424/11,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,938.82
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 5,742 and 7,566
Half scale
Find third proportional to 22,968 and 30,264
Double scale
Find third proportional to 11,486 and 15,135
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 17,226 and 22,698
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.32) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.