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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,320 and 14,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,320 and 14,271 is: 27,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320 : 14,271 = 14,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320/14,271 = 14,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320x = 14,271 × 14,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320x = 203,661,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661,441/7,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,822.60

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