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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,047 and 14,276.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,047 and 14,276.25 is: 28,921.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047 : 14,276.25 = 14,276.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047/14,276.25 = 14,276.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047x = 14,276.25 × 14,276.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047x = 203,811,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,811,314.06/7,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,921.71

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