Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,732 and 251,053,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,732 and 251,053,530 is: 391,497,588.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,732 : 251,053,530 = 251,053,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,732/251,053,530 = 251,053,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,732x = 251,053,530 × 251,053,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,732x = 63,027,874,925,460,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,874,925,460,896/160,991,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,588.99
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