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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,009,469 and 225,413,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,009,469 and 225,413,587 is: 338,720,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,009,469 : 225,413,587 = 225,413,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,009,469/225,413,587 = 225,413,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,009,469x = 225,413,587 × 225,413,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,009,469x = 50,811,285,204,206,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811,285,204,206,568/150,009,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,720,519.06

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