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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,555 and 13,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,555 and 13,475 is: 24,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555 : 13,475 = 13,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555/13,475 = 13,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555x = 13,475 × 13,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555x = 181,575,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,575,625/7,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.84

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