Finding the Third Proportional to 15,330 and 31,308
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 15,330 and 31,308 is: 63,939.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,330 : 31,308 = 31,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,330/31,308 = 31,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,330x = 31,308 × 31,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,330x = 980,190,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 980,190,864/15,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,939.39
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,665 and 15,654
Half scale
Find third proportional to 30,660 and 62,616
Double scale
Find third proportional to 15,332 and 31,312
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 22,995 and 46,962
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.04) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.