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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,577 and 15,881

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,577 and 15,881 is: 33,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,577 : 15,881 = 15,881 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,577/15,881 = 15,881/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,577x = 15,881 × 15,881
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,577x = 252,206,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,206,161/7,577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,285.75

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