Finding the Third Proportional to 963 and 2,326.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 963 and 2,326.50 is: 5,620.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
963 : 2,326.50 = 2,326.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
963/2,326.50 = 2,326.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
963x = 2,326.50 × 2,326.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
963x = 5,412,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,412,602.25/963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,620.56
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 481.50 and 1,163.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,926 and 4,653
Double scale
Find third proportional to 965 and 2,331
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,444.50 and 3,489.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.42) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.