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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,126 and 14,652

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,126 and 14,652 is: 30,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,126 : 14,652 = 14,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,126/14,652 = 14,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,126x = 14,652 × 14,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,126x = 214,681,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,681,104/7,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,126.45

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