Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,648 and 251,053,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,648 and 251,053,409 is: 391,497,415.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,648 : 251,053,409 = 251,053,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,648/251,053,409 = 251,053,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,648x = 251,053,409 × 251,053,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,648x = 63,027,814,170,521,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,814,170,521,280/160,991,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,415.88
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