Finding the Third Proportional to 1,837.50 and 3,999
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 1,837.50 and 3,999 is: 8,703.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,837.50 : 3,999 = 3,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,837.50/3,999 = 3,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,837.50x = 3,999 × 3,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,837.50x = 15,992,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,992,001/1,837.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,703.13
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 918.75 and 1,999.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 3,675 and 7,998
Double scale
Find third proportional to 1,840 and 4,003
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 2,756.25 and 5,998.50
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.