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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,983 and 16,363.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,983 and 16,363.50 is: 33,541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,983 : 16,363.50 = 16,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,983/16,363.50 = 16,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,983x = 16,363.50 × 16,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,983x = 267,764,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,764,132.25/7,983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,541.79

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