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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,452 and 13,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,452 and 13,203 is: 23,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452 : 13,203 = 13,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452/13,203 = 13,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452x = 13,203 × 13,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452x = 174,319,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,319,209/7,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.27

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