Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,728 and 251,053,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,728 and 251,053,533 is: 391,497,608.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,728 : 251,053,533 = 251,053,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,728/251,053,533 = 251,053,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,728x = 251,053,533 × 251,053,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,728x = 63,027,876,431,782,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,876,431,782,088/160,991,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,608.07
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