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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,063.50 and 13,965

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,063.50 and 13,965 is: 27,609.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.50 : 13,965 = 13,965 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.50/13,965 = 13,965/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.50x = 13,965 × 13,965
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.50x = 195,021,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,021,225/7,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,609.72

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