Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,810 and 251,053,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,810 and 251,053,658 is: 391,497,798.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,810 : 251,053,658 = 251,053,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,810/251,053,658 = 251,053,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,810x = 251,053,658 × 251,053,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,810x = 63,027,939,195,180,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,939,195,180,960/160,991,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,798.52
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