Finding the Third Proportional to 1,330.88 and 2,047.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 1,330.88 and 2,047.50 is: 3,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,330.88 : 2,047.50 = 2,047.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,330.88/2,047.50 = 2,047.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,330.88x = 2,047.50 × 2,047.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,330.88x = 4,192,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,192,256.25/1,330.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,150
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 665.44 and 1,023.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 2,661.75 and 4,095
Double scale
Find third proportional to 1,333 and 2,051
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,996.31 and 3,071.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.