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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,950 and 15,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,950 and 15,699 is: 31,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950 : 15,699 = 15,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950/15,699 = 15,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950x = 15,699 × 15,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950x = 246,458,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,458,601/7,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,001.08

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