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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,166 and 14,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,166 and 14,828 is: 30,682.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166 : 14,828 = 14,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166/14,828 = 14,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166x = 14,828 × 14,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166x = 219,869,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,869,584/7,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,682.33

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