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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,712 and 16,695

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,712 and 16,695 is: 36,141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,712 : 16,695 = 16,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,712/16,695 = 16,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,712x = 16,695 × 16,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,712x = 278,723,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,723,025/7,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.47

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