Finding the Third Proportional to 73,491,273 and 160,430,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,491,273 and 160,430,409 is: 350,217,312.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,491,273 : 160,430,409 = 160,430,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,491,273/160,430,409 = 160,430,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,491,273x = 160,430,409 × 160,430,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,491,273x = 25,737,916,131,907,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,737,916,131,907,280/73,491,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,217,312.63
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