Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,948 and 251,053,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,948 and 251,053,852 is: 391,498,067.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,948 : 251,053,852 = 251,053,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,948/251,053,852 = 251,053,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,948x = 251,053,852 × 251,053,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,948x = 63,028,036,604,037,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,036,604,037,904/160,991,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,498,067.99
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