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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,014 and 7,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,014 and 7,143 is: 10,176.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014 : 7,143 = 7,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014/7,143 = 7,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014x = 7,143 × 7,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014x = 51,022,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022,449/5,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.00

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