Finding the Third Proportional to 926.50 and 1,763
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 926.50 and 1,763 is: 3,354.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
926.50 : 1,763 = 1,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
926.50/1,763 = 1,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
926.50x = 1,763 × 1,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
926.50x = 3,108,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,108,169/926.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,354.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 463.25 and 881.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,853 and 3,526
Double scale
Find third proportional to 929 and 1,767
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,389.75 and 2,644.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.90) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.