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Finding the Third Proportional to 3,360 and 7,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 3,360 and 7,587 is: 17,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,360 : 7,587 = 7,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,360/7,587 = 7,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,360x = 7,587 × 7,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,360x = 57,562,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,562,569/3,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,131.72

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