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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,660 and 15,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,660 and 15,832 is: 32,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660 : 15,832 = 15,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660/15,832 = 15,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660x = 15,832 × 15,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660x = 250,652,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,652,224/7,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,722.22

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