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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,028 and 14,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,028 and 14,384 is: 29,439.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,028 : 14,384 = 14,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,028/14,384 = 14,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,028x = 14,384 × 14,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,028x = 206,899,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,899,456/7,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.31

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