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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,491 and 15,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,491 and 15,580 is: 32,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491 : 15,580 = 15,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491/15,580 = 15,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491x = 15,580 × 15,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491x = 242,736,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,736,400/7,491
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,403.74

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