Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,908 and 251,053,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,908 and 251,053,793 is: 391,497,981.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,908 : 251,053,793 = 251,053,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,908/251,053,793 = 251,053,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,908x = 251,053,793 × 251,053,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,908x = 63,028,006,979,686,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,006,979,686,848/160,991,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,981.25
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