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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,053 and 14,910

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,053 and 14,910 is: 31,519.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053 : 14,910 = 14,910 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053/14,910 = 14,910/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053x = 14,910 × 14,910
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053x = 222,308,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,308,100/7,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,519.65

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