Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,796 and 251,053,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,796 and 251,053,636 is: 391,497,763.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,796 : 251,053,636 = 251,053,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,796/251,053,636 = 251,053,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,796x = 251,053,636 × 251,053,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,796x = 63,027,928,148,820,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,928,148,820,496/160,991,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,763.95
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