Home / 255.38-370.13

Finding the Third Proportional to 255.38 and 370.13

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 255.38 and 370.13 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 370.13 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/370.13 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 370.13 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 136,992.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,992.52/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.45) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.