Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,872 and 251,053,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,872 and 251,053,736 is: 391,497,891.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,872 : 251,053,736 = 251,053,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,872/251,053,736 = 251,053,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,872x = 251,053,736 × 251,053,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,872x = 63,027,978,359,557,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,978,359,557,696/160,991,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,891.02
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