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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,060 and 14,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,060 and 14,840 is: 31,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,060 : 14,840 = 14,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,060/14,840 = 14,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,060x = 14,840 × 14,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,060x = 220,225,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,225,600/7,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,193.43

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