Finding the Third Proportional to 20,925 and 30,690
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 20,925 and 30,690 is: 45,012
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,925 : 30,690 = 30,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,925/30,690 = 30,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,925x = 30,690 × 30,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,925x = 941,876,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 941,876,100/20,925 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,012
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 10,462.50 and 15,345
Half scale
Find third proportional to 41,850 and 61,380
Double scale
Find third proportional to 20,927 and 30,693
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 31,387.50 and 46,035
1.5x scale
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.