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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,912 and 16,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,912 and 16,051 is: 32,562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,912 : 16,051 = 16,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,912/16,051 = 16,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,912x = 16,051 × 16,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,912x = 257,634,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,634,601/7,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,562.51

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