Finding the Third Proportional to 160,991,962 and 251,053,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 160,991,962 and 251,053,886 is: 391,498,139.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,991,962 : 251,053,886 = 251,053,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,991,962/251,053,886 = 251,053,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,991,962x = 251,053,886 × 251,053,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,991,962x = 63,028,053,675,700,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,028,053,675,700,992/160,991,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,498,139.99
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