Finding the Third Proportional to 161,717,247 and 264,041,798.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,717,247 and 264,041,798.63 is: 431,110,921.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,717,247 : 264,041,798.63 = 264,041,798.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,717,247/264,041,798.63 = 264,041,798.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,717,247x = 264,041,798.63 × 264,041,798.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,717,247x = 69,718,071,421,125,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,718,071,421,125,048/161,717,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,110,921.78
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