Finding the Third Proportional to 15,183 and 31,122
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 15,183 and 31,122 is: 63,793.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,183 : 31,122 = 31,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,183/31,122 = 31,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,183x = 31,122 × 31,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,183x = 968,578,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 968,578,884/15,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,793.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,591.50 and 15,561
Half scale
Find third proportional to 30,366 and 62,244
Double scale
Find third proportional to 15,185 and 31,126
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 22,774.50 and 46,683
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.05) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.