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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,059 and 14,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,059 and 14,316 is: 29,033.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,059 : 14,316 = 14,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,059/14,316 = 14,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,059x = 14,316 × 14,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,059x = 204,947,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,947,856/7,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,033.55

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