Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,912 and 251,053,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,912 and 251,053,800 is: 391,497,993.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,912 : 251,053,800 = 251,053,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,912/251,053,800 = 251,053,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,912x = 251,053,800 × 251,053,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,912x = 63,028,010,494,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,010,494,440,000/160,991,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,497,993.36
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