Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,702 and 251,053,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,702 and 251,053,486 is: 391,497,524.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,702 : 251,053,486 = 251,053,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,702/251,053,486 = 251,053,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,702x = 251,053,486 × 251,053,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,702x = 63,027,852,832,752,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,852,832,752,192/160,991,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,524.72
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