Finding the Third Proportional to 7,980 and 16,357.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,980 and 16,357.50 is: 33,529.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,980 : 16,357.50 = 16,357.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,980/16,357.50 = 16,357.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,980x = 16,357.50 × 16,357.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,980x = 267,567,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,567,806.25/7,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,529.80
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