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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,974 and 12,474

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,974 and 12,474 is: 19,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,974 : 12,474 = 12,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,974/12,474 = 12,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,974x = 12,474 × 12,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,974x = 155,600,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,600,676/7,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,513.50

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