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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,002 and 14,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,002 and 14,475 is: 29,923.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002 : 14,475 = 14,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002/14,475 = 14,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002x = 14,475 × 14,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002x = 209,525,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,525,625/7,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,923.68

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