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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,044 and 14,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,044 and 14,290 is: 28,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044 : 14,290 = 14,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044/14,290 = 14,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044x = 14,290 × 14,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044x = 204,204,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,204,100/7,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,989.79

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