Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,770 and 251,053,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,770 and 251,053,596 is: 391,497,702.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,770 : 251,053,596 = 251,053,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,770/251,053,596 = 251,053,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,770x = 251,053,596 × 251,053,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,770x = 63,027,908,064,531,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,908,064,531,216/160,991,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,702.43
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