Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,930 and 251,053,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,930 and 251,053,820 is: 391,498,011.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,930 : 251,053,820 = 251,053,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,930/251,053,820 = 251,053,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,930x = 251,053,820 × 251,053,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,930x = 63,028,020,536,592,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,020,536,592,400/160,991,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,498,011.96
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