Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,682 and 251,053,462
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,682 and 251,053,462 is: 391,497,498.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,682 : 251,053,462 = 251,053,462 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,682/251,053,462 = 251,053,462/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,682x = 251,053,462 × 251,053,462 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,682x = 63,027,840,782,185,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,840,782,185,440/160,991,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,498.50
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