Finding the Third Proportional to 15,363 and 18,630
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 15,363 and 18,630 is: 22,591.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,363 : 18,630 = 18,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,363/18,630 = 18,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,363x = 18,630 × 18,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,363x = 347,076,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,076,900/15,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,591.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 7,681.50 and 9,315
Half scale
Find third proportional to 30,726 and 37,260
Double scale
Find third proportional to 15,365 and 18,632
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 23,044.50 and 27,945
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.21) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.