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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,558 and 13,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,558 and 13,340 is: 23,545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,558 : 13,340 = 13,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,558/13,340 = 13,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,558x = 13,340 × 13,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,558x = 177,955,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,955,600/7,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.33

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