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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,752 and 12,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,752 and 12,480 is: 20,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752 : 12,480 = 12,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752/12,480 = 12,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752x = 12,480 × 12,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752x = 155,750,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,750,400/7,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,091.64

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