Finding the Third Proportional to 13,290 and 15,234
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 13,290 and 15,234 is: 17,462.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,290 : 15,234 = 15,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,290/15,234 = 15,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,290x = 15,234 × 15,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,290x = 232,074,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,074,756/13,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,462.36
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 6,645 and 7,617
Half scale
Find third proportional to 26,580 and 30,468
Double scale
Find third proportional to 13,292 and 15,236
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 19,935 and 22,851
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.