Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,880 and 251,053,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,880 and 251,053,750 is: 391,497,915.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,880 : 251,053,750 = 251,053,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,880/251,053,750 = 251,053,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,880x = 251,053,750 × 251,053,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,880x = 63,027,985,389,062,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,985,389,062,496/160,991,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,915.23
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