Home / 15,104-32,806

Finding the Third Proportional to 15,104 and 32,806

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 15,104 and 32,806 is: 71,254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104 : 32,806 = 32,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104/32,806 = 32,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104x = 32,806 × 32,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104x = 1,076,233,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,233,636/15,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,254.88

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.