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Finding the Third Proportional to 4.73 and 7.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 4.73 and 7.14 is: 10.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4.73 : 7.14 = 7.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4.73/7.14 = 7.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4.73x = 7.14 × 7.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4.73x = 50.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50.92/4.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.76

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