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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,150 and 7,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,150 and 7,814 is: 14,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150 : 7,814 = 7,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150/7,814 = 7,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150x = 7,814 × 7,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150x = 61,058,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,058,596/4,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.91

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