Finding the Third Proportional to 855.50 and 1,864.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 855.50 and 1,864.50 is: 4,063.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
855.50 : 1,864.50 = 1,864.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
855.50/1,864.50 = 1,864.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
855.50x = 1,864.50 × 1,864.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
855.50x = 3,476,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,476,360.25/855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,063.54
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 427.75 and 932.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,711 and 3,729
Double scale
Find third proportional to 858 and 1,869
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,283.25 and 2,796.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.