Finding the Third Proportional to 7,705 and 16,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,705 and 16,624 is: 35,867.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,705 : 16,624 = 16,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,705/16,624 = 16,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,705x = 16,624 × 16,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,705x = 276,357,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,357,376/7,705 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,867.28
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