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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,007 and 28,302

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,007 and 28,302 is: 57,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007 : 28,302 = 28,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007/28,302 = 28,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007x = 28,302 × 28,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007x = 801,003,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,003,204/14,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,185.92

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