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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,664 and 16,763

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,664 and 16,763 is: 36,664.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664 : 16,763 = 16,763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664/16,763 = 16,763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664x = 16,763 × 16,763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664x = 280,998,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,998,169/7,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,664.69

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