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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,254 and 14,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,254 and 14,969 is: 30,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254 : 14,969 = 14,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254/14,969 = 14,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254x = 14,969 × 14,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254x = 224,070,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,070,961/7,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,889.30

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