Finding the Third Proportional to 3,255 and 7,158
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 3,255 and 7,158 is: 15,741.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,255 : 7,158 = 7,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,255/7,158 = 7,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,255x = 7,158 × 7,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,255x = 51,236,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,236,964/3,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,741.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 1,627.50 and 3,579
Half scale
Find third proportional to 6,510 and 14,316
Double scale
Find third proportional to 3,257 and 7,162
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 4,882.50 and 10,737
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.