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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,480 and 12,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,480 and 12,406 is: 20,576.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480 : 12,406 = 12,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480/12,406 = 12,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480x = 12,406 × 12,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480x = 153,908,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,908,836/7,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,576.05

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