Home / 7,029-15,034.50

Finding the Third Proportional to 7,029 and 15,034.50

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 7,029 and 15,034.50 is: 32,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,029 : 15,034.50 = 15,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,029/15,034.50 = 15,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,029x = 15,034.50 × 15,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,029x = 226,036,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,036,190.25/7,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,157.66

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.