Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,704 and 251,053,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,704 and 251,053,498 is: 391,497,557.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,704 : 251,053,498 = 251,053,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,704/251,053,498 = 251,053,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,704x = 251,053,498 × 251,053,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,704x = 63,027,858,858,036,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,858,858,036,000/160,991,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,557.28
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