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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,508 and 13,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,508 and 13,250 is: 23,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,508 : 13,250 = 13,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,508/13,250 = 13,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,508x = 13,250 × 13,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,508x = 175,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,562,500/7,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,383.39

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