Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,878 and 251,053,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,878 and 251,053,745 is: 391,497,904.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,878 : 251,053,745 = 251,053,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,878/251,053,745 = 251,053,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,878x = 251,053,745 × 251,053,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,878x = 63,027,982,878,525,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,982,878,525,024/160,991,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,904.50
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