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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,767 and 13,779

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,767 and 13,779 is: 24,444.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767 : 13,779 = 13,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767/13,779 = 13,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767x = 13,779 × 13,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767x = 189,860,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,860,841/7,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.55

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