Finding the Third Proportional to 15,008 and 15,008
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 15,008 and 15,008 is: 15,008
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,008 : 15,008 = 15,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,008/15,008 = 15,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,008x = 15,008 × 15,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,008x = 225,240,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,240,064/15,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,008
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,504 and 7,504
Half scale
Find third proportional to 30,016 and 30,016
Double scale
Find third proportional to 15,010 and 15,010
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 22,512 and 22,512
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.