Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,730 and 251,053,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,730 and 251,053,531 is: 391,497,596.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,730 : 251,053,531 = 251,053,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,730/251,053,531 = 251,053,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,730x = 251,053,531 × 251,053,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,730x = 63,027,875,427,567,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,875,427,567,960/160,991,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,596.97
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