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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,590 and 13,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,590 and 13,425 is: 23,745.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,590 : 13,425 = 13,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,590/13,425 = 13,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,590x = 13,425 × 13,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,590x = 180,230,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,230,625/7,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,745.80

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