Finding the Third Proportional to 2,401 and 2,793
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 2,401 and 2,793 is: 3,249
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,401 : 2,793 = 2,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,401/2,793 = 2,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,401x = 2,793 × 2,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,401x = 7,800,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,800,849/2,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,249
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 1,200.50 and 1,396.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 4,802 and 5,586
Double scale
Find third proportional to 2,403 and 2,795
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 3,601.50 and 4,189.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.