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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,009,265.13 and 225,413,268.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,009,265.13 and 225,413,268.75 is: 338,720,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,009,265.13 : 225,413,268.75 = 225,413,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,009,265.13/225,413,268.75 = 225,413,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,009,265.13x = 225,413,268.75 × 225,413,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,009,265.13x = 50,811,141,728,559,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811,141,728,559,728/150,009,265.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,720,022.97

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