Finding the Third Proportional to 592.50 and 1,185
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 592.50 and 1,185 is: 2,370
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
592.50 : 1,185 = 1,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
592.50/1,185 = 1,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
592.50x = 1,185 × 1,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
592.50x = 1,404,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,404,225/592.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,370
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 296.25 and 592.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,185 and 2,370
Double scale
Find third proportional to 595 and 1,189
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 888.75 and 1,777.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.