Finding the Third Proportional to 7,968 and 16,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,968 and 16,884 is: 35,776.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,968 : 16,884 = 16,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,968/16,884 = 16,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,968x = 16,884 × 16,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,968x = 285,069,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,069,456/7,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,776.79
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