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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,130 and 14,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,130 and 14,314 is: 28,736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,130 : 14,314 = 14,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,130/14,314 = 14,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,130x = 14,314 × 14,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,130x = 204,890,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,890,596/7,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,736.41

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