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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,005 and 14,685

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,005 and 14,685 is: 30,785.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,005 : 14,685 = 14,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,005/14,685 = 14,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,005x = 14,685 × 14,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,005x = 215,649,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,649,225/7,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,785.04

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