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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,138 and 12,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,138 and 12,530 is: 21,995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138 : 12,530 = 12,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138/12,530 = 12,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138x = 12,530 × 12,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138x = 157,000,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,000,900/7,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.08

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