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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,976 and 16,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,976 and 16,753 is: 35,188.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976 : 16,753 = 16,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976/16,753 = 16,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976x = 16,753 × 16,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976x = 280,663,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,663,009/7,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,188.44

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