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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,454 and 13,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,454 and 13,780 is: 25,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,454 : 13,780 = 13,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,454/13,780 = 13,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,454x = 13,780 × 13,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,454x = 189,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,888,400/7,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,474.70

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