Finding the Third Proportional to 270 and 270
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 270 and 270 is: 270
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270 : 270 = 270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270/270 = 270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270x = 270 × 270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270x = 72,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,900/270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 135 and 135
Half scale
Find third proportional to 540 and 540
Double scale
Find third proportional to 272 and 272
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 405 and 405
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.