Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,920 and 251,053,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,920 and 251,053,826 is: 391,498,054.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,920 : 251,053,826 = 251,053,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,920/251,053,826 = 251,053,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,920x = 251,053,826 × 251,053,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,920x = 63,028,023,549,238,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,023,549,238,272/160,991,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,498,054.99
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