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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,614 and 16,359

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,614 and 16,359 is: 35,148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,614 : 16,359 = 16,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,614/16,359 = 16,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,614x = 16,359 × 16,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,614x = 267,616,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,616,881/7,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,148.00

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