Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,844 and 251,053,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,844 and 251,053,712 is: 391,497,884.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,844 : 251,053,712 = 251,053,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,844/251,053,712 = 251,053,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,844x = 251,053,712 × 251,053,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,844x = 63,027,966,308,978,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,966,308,978,944/160,991,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,884.26
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