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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,027 and 14,197

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,027 and 14,197 is: 28,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,027 : 14,197 = 14,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,027/14,197 = 14,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,027x = 14,197 × 14,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,027x = 201,554,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,554,809/7,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,682.91

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