Finding the Third Proportional to 13,152 and 16,464
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 13,152 and 16,464 is: 20,610.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,152 : 16,464 = 16,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,152/16,464 = 16,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,152x = 16,464 × 16,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,152x = 271,063,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,063,296/13,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,610.04
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 6,576 and 8,232
Half scale
Find third proportional to 26,304 and 32,928
Double scale
Find third proportional to 13,154 and 16,467
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 19,728 and 24,696
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.25) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.