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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,095 and 12,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,095 and 12,651 is: 22,557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,095 : 12,651 = 12,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,095/12,651 = 12,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,095x = 12,651 × 12,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,095x = 160,047,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,047,801/7,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.83

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