Finding the Third Proportional to 545 and 1,185
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 545 and 1,185 is: 2,576.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
545 : 1,185 = 1,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
545/1,185 = 1,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
545x = 1,185 × 1,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
545x = 1,404,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,404,225/545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576.56
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 272.50 and 592.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,090 and 2,370
Double scale
Find third proportional to 547 and 1,189
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 817.50 and 1,777.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.