Finding the Third Proportional to 15,209 and 30,781
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 15,209 and 30,781 is: 62,296.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,209 : 30,781 = 30,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,209/30,781 = 30,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,209x = 30,781 × 30,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,209x = 947,469,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 947,469,961/15,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,296.66
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,604.50 and 15,390.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 30,418 and 61,562
Double scale
Find third proportional to 15,211 and 30,785
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 22,813.50 and 46,171.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.02) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.