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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,980 and 16,354

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,980 and 16,354 is: 33,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,980 : 16,354 = 16,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,980/16,354 = 16,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,980x = 16,354 × 16,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,980x = 267,453,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,453,316/7,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,515.45

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