Finding the Third Proportional to 7,662 and 16,759.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,662 and 16,759.50 is: 36,658.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,662 : 16,759.50 = 16,759.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,662/16,759.50 = 16,759.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,662x = 16,759.50 × 16,759.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,662x = 280,880,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,880,840.25/7,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,658.95
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