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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,030 and 13,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,030 and 13,370 is: 25,427.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,030 : 13,370 = 13,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,030/13,370 = 13,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,030x = 13,370 × 13,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,030x = 178,756,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,756,900/7,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,427.72

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