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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,563.38 and 15,650.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,563.38 and 15,650.72 is: 32,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.38 : 15,650.72 = 15,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.38/15,650.72 = 15,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.38x = 15,650.72 × 15,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.38x = 244,944,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,944,997.39/7,563.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,385.67

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