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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,667 and 15,657

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,667 and 15,657 is: 31,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667 : 15,657 = 15,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667/15,657 = 15,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667x = 15,657 × 15,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667x = 245,141,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,141,649/7,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,973.61

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