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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,171 and 14,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,171 and 14,998 is: 31,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,171 : 14,998 = 14,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,171/14,998 = 14,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,171x = 14,998 × 14,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,171x = 224,940,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,940,004/7,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,368.01

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