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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,895 and 16,061

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,895 and 16,061 is: 32,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,895 : 16,061 = 16,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,895/16,061 = 16,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,895x = 16,061 × 16,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,895x = 257,955,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,955,721/7,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,673.30

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