Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,680 and 251,053,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,680 and 251,053,456 is: 391,497,484.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,680 : 251,053,456 = 251,053,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,680/251,053,456 = 251,053,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,680x = 251,053,456 × 251,053,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,680x = 63,027,837,769,543,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,837,769,543,936/160,991,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,484.65
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