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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,732.69 and 16,687.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,732.69 and 16,687.13 is: 36,010.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.69 : 16,687.13 = 16,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.69/16,687.13 = 16,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.69x = 16,687.13 × 16,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.69x = 278,460,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,460,140.77/7,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,010.78

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