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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,032 and 13,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,032 and 13,929 is: 27,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,032 : 13,929 = 13,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,032/13,929 = 13,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,032x = 13,929 × 13,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,032x = 194,017,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,017,041/7,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,590.59

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