Finding the Third Proportional to 7,563 and 16,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,563 and 16,584 is: 36,365.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,563 : 16,584 = 16,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,563/16,584 = 16,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,563x = 16,584 × 16,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,563x = 275,029,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,029,056/7,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,365.07
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