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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,110 and 14,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,110 and 14,058 is: 27,795.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110 : 14,058 = 14,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110/14,058 = 14,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110x = 14,058 × 14,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110x = 197,627,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,627,364/7,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,795.69

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