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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,252.03 and 14,230.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,252.03 and 14,230.69 is: 27,924.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.03 : 14,230.69 = 14,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.03/14,230.69 = 14,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.03x = 14,230.69 × 14,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.03x = 202,512,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,512,466.72/7,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,924.93

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