Home / 2,010-2,555

Finding the Third Proportional to 2,010 and 2,555

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 2,010 and 2,555 is: 3,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010 : 2,555 = 2,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010/2,555 = 2,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010x = 2,555 × 2,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010x = 6,528,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,528,025/2,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.77

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.27) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.