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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,291 and 10,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,291 and 10,213 is: 14,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,291 : 10,213 = 10,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,291/10,213 = 10,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,291x = 10,213 × 10,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,291x = 104,305,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,305,369/7,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.04

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