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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,305 and 13,071

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,305 and 13,071 is: 23,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,305 : 13,071 = 13,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,305/13,071 = 13,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,305x = 13,071 × 13,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,305x = 170,851,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,851,041/7,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,388.23

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