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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,278 and 14,863

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,278 and 14,863 is: 30,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278 : 14,863 = 14,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278/14,863 = 14,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278x = 14,863 × 14,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278x = 220,908,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,908,769/7,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,352.95

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