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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,164 and 14,835

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,164 and 14,835 is: 30,719.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164 : 14,835 = 14,835 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164/14,835 = 14,835/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164x = 14,835 × 14,835
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164x = 220,077,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,077,225/7,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,719.88

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