Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,766 and 251,053,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,766 and 251,053,589 is: 391,497,690.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,766 : 251,053,589 = 251,053,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,766/251,053,589 = 251,053,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,766x = 251,053,589 × 251,053,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,766x = 63,027,904,549,780,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,904,549,780,920/160,991,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,690.32
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