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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,904 and 12,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,904 and 12,580 is: 20,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904 : 12,580 = 12,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904/12,580 = 12,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904x = 12,580 × 12,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904x = 158,256,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,256,400/7,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.32

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