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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,084 and 14,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,084 and 14,150 is: 28,264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,084 : 14,150 = 14,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,084/14,150 = 14,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,084x = 14,150 × 14,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,084x = 200,222,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,222,500/7,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,264.05

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