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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,710 and 15,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,710 and 15,708 is: 32,002.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710 : 15,708 = 15,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710/15,708 = 15,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710x = 15,708 × 15,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710x = 246,741,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,741,264/7,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,002.76

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