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Finding the Third Proportional to 7 and 14.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7 and 14.50 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7 : 14.50 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7/14.50 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7x = 14.50 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7x = 210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210.25/7
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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