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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,410 and 13,101

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,410 and 13,101 is: 23,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410 : 13,101 = 13,101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410/13,101 = 13,101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410x = 13,101 × 13,101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410x = 171,636,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,636,201/7,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.78

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