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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,056 and 13,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,056 and 13,472 is: 25,722.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,056 : 13,472 = 13,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,056/13,472 = 13,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,056x = 13,472 × 13,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,056x = 181,494,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,494,784/7,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,722.05

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