Finding the Third Proportional to 9,060 and 21,813
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 9,060 and 21,813 is: 52,517.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
9,060 : 21,813 = 21,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
9,060/21,813 = 21,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
9,060x = 21,813 × 21,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
9,060x = 475,806,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 475,806,969/9,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 52,517.33
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 4,530 and 10,906.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 18,120 and 43,626
Double scale
Find third proportional to 9,062 and 21,818
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 13,590 and 32,719.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.41) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.