Finding the Third Proportional to 14,598 and 22,545
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 14,598 and 22,545 is: 34,818.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,598 : 22,545 = 22,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,598/22,545 = 22,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,598x = 22,545 × 22,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,598x = 508,277,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,277,025/14,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 34,818.26
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,299 and 11,272.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 29,196 and 45,090
Double scale
Find third proportional to 14,600 and 22,548
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 21,897 and 33,817.50
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.