Finding the Third Proportional to 2,442 and 3,585
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 2,442 and 3,585 is: 5,262.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,442 : 3,585 = 3,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,442/3,585 = 3,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,442x = 3,585 × 3,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,442x = 12,852,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,852,225/2,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,262.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 1,221 and 1,792.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 4,884 and 7,170
Double scale
Find third proportional to 2,444 and 3,588
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 3,663 and 5,377.50
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.