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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,163 and 14,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,163 and 14,083 is: 27,688.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163 : 14,083 = 14,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163/14,083 = 14,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163x = 14,083 × 14,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163x = 198,330,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,330,889/7,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,688.24

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