Finding the Third Proportional to 152,271,366 and 225,641,788.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 152,271,366 and 225,641,788.50 is: 334,365,009.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,271,366 : 225,641,788.50 = 225,641,788.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,271,366/225,641,788.50 = 225,641,788.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,271,366x = 225,641,788.50 × 225,641,788.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,271,366x = 50,914,216,717,478,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,914,216,717,478,736/152,271,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,365,009.36
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 76,135,683 and 112,820,894.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 304,542,732 and 451,283,577
Double scale
Find third proportional to 152,271,368 and 225,641,791
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 228,407,049 and 338,462,682.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.48) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.