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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,514 and 12,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,514 and 12,463 is: 20,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514 : 12,463 = 12,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514/12,463 = 12,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514x = 12,463 × 12,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514x = 155,326,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,326,369/7,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,671.60

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