Finding the Third Proportional to 2,263 and 3,246
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 2,263 and 3,246 is: 4,655.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,263 : 3,246 = 3,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,263/3,246 = 3,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,263x = 3,246 × 3,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,263x = 10,536,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,536,516/2,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,655.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 1,131.50 and 1,623
Half scale
Find third proportional to 4,526 and 6,492
Double scale
Find third proportional to 2,265 and 3,249
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 3,394.50 and 4,869
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.