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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,668 and 15,659

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,668 and 15,659 is: 31,977.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668 : 15,659 = 15,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668/15,659 = 15,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668x = 15,659 × 15,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668x = 245,204,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,204,281/7,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,977.61

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