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Finding the Third Proportional to 94,955 and 150,360.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 94,955 and 150,360.50 is: 238,094.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,955 : 150,360.50 = 150,360.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,955/150,360.50 = 150,360.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,955x = 150,360.50 × 150,360.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,955x = 22,608,279,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608,279,960.25/94,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,094.68

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