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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,858 and 15,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,858 and 15,716 is: 31,432

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,858 : 15,716 = 15,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,858/15,716 = 15,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,858x = 15,716 × 15,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,858x = 246,992,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,992,656/7,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,432

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