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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,013 and 14,893

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,013 and 14,893 is: 31,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,013 : 14,893 = 14,893 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,013/14,893 = 14,893/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,013x = 14,893 × 14,893
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,013x = 221,801,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,801,449/7,013
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,627.19

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