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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,050 and 14,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,050 and 14,312 is: 29,054.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050 : 14,312 = 14,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050/14,312 = 14,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050x = 14,312 × 14,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050x = 204,833,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833,344/7,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,054.38

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