Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,884 and 251,053,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,884 and 251,053,768 is: 391,497,961.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,884 : 251,053,768 = 251,053,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,884/251,053,768 = 251,053,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,884x = 251,053,768 × 251,053,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,884x = 63,027,994,426,997,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,027,994,426,997,824/160,991,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,961.64
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