Finding the Third Proportional to 7,884 and 16,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,884 and 16,963.50 is: 36,499.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,884 : 16,963.50 = 16,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,884/16,963.50 = 16,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,884x = 16,963.50 × 16,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,884x = 287,760,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,760,332.25/7,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 36,499.28
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