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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,560 and 15,738

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,560 and 15,738 is: 32,762.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,560 : 15,738 = 15,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,560/15,738 = 15,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,560x = 15,738 × 15,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,560x = 247,684,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,684,644/7,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,762.52

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