Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,932 and 251,053,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,932 and 251,053,823 is: 391,498,016.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,932 : 251,053,823 = 251,053,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,932/251,053,823 = 251,053,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,932x = 251,053,823 × 251,053,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,932x = 63,028,022,042,915,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,022,042,915,328/160,991,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,498,016.45
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