Finding the Third Proportional to 13,455 and 25,209
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 13,455 and 25,209 is: 47,231.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,455 : 25,209 = 25,209 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,455/25,209 = 25,209/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,455x = 25,209 × 25,209 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,455x = 635,493,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 635,493,681/13,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 47,231.04
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 6,727.50 and 12,604.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 26,910 and 50,418
Double scale
Find third proportional to 13,457 and 25,213
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 20,182.50 and 37,813.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.87) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.