Finding the Third Proportional to 1,767 and 3,849
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 1,767 and 3,849 is: 8,384.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,767 : 3,849 = 3,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,767/3,849 = 3,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,767x = 3,849 × 3,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,767x = 14,814,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,814,801/1,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,384.15
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 883.50 and 1,924.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 3,534 and 7,698
Double scale
Find third proportional to 1,769 and 3,853
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 2,650.50 and 5,773.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.