Home / 2,538-3,872

Finding the Third Proportional to 2,538 and 3,872

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 2,538 and 3,872 is: 5,907.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538 : 3,872 = 3,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538/3,872 = 3,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538x = 3,872 × 3,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538x = 14,992,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,992,384/2,538
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.