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Finding the Third Proportional to 2,952 and 7,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 2,952 and 7,716 is: 20,168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952 : 7,716 = 7,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952/7,716 = 7,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952x = 7,716 × 7,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952x = 59,536,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,536,656/2,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.24

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