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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,042 and 14,858

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,042 and 14,858 is: 31,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042 : 14,858 = 14,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042/14,858 = 14,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042x = 14,858 × 14,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042x = 220,760,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,760,164/7,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,349.07

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