Home / 2,565-4,419

Finding the Third Proportional to 2,565 and 4,419

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 2,565 and 4,419 is: 7,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565 : 4,419 = 4,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565/4,419 = 4,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565x = 4,419 × 4,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565x = 19,527,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527,561/2,565
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,613.08

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.72) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.