Home / 2,522-2,770

Finding the Third Proportional to 2,522 and 2,770

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 2,522 and 2,770 is: 3,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522 : 2,770 = 2,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522/2,770 = 2,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522x = 2,770 × 2,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522x = 7,672,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,900/2,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.39

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.10) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.