Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,678 and 251,053,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,678 and 251,053,450 is: 391,497,470.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,678 : 251,053,450 = 251,053,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,678/251,053,450 = 251,053,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,678x = 251,053,450 × 251,053,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,678x = 63,027,834,756,902,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,834,756,902,496/160,991,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,470.80
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