Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,818 and 251,053,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,818 and 251,053,656 is: 391,497,772.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,818 : 251,053,656 = 251,053,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,818/251,053,656 = 251,053,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,818x = 251,053,656 × 251,053,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,818x = 63,027,938,190,966,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,938,190,966,336/160,991,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,772.83
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