Home / 750-1,452

Finding the Third Proportional to 750 and 1,452

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 750 and 1,452 is: 2,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,452 = 1,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,452 = 1,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,452 × 1,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 2,108,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,304/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.07

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.94) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.