Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,838 and 251,053,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,838 and 251,053,694 is: 391,497,842.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,838 : 251,053,694 = 251,053,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,838/251,053,694 = 251,053,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,838x = 251,053,694 × 251,053,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,838x = 63,027,957,271,045,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,957,271,045,632/160,991,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,842.71
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