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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,552 and 13,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,552 and 13,208 is: 23,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,552 : 13,208 = 13,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,552/13,208 = 13,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,552x = 13,208 × 13,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,552x = 174,451,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,451,264/7,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.01

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