Home / 15,870-23,313

Finding the Third Proportional to 15,870 and 23,313

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 15,870 and 23,313 is: 34,246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870 : 23,313 = 23,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870/23,313 = 23,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870x = 23,313 × 23,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870x = 543,495,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,495,969/15,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,246.75

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.