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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,219 and 14,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,219 and 14,195 is: 27,912.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219 : 14,195 = 14,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219/14,195 = 14,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219x = 14,195 × 14,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219x = 201,498,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,498,025/7,219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,912.18

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