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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,312 and 14,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,312 and 14,213 is: 27,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,312 : 14,213 = 14,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,312/14,213 = 14,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,312x = 14,213 × 14,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,312x = 202,009,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,009,369/7,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,627.10

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