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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,333 and 14,299

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,333 and 14,299 is: 27,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333 : 14,299 = 14,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333/14,299 = 14,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333x = 14,299 × 14,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333x = 204,461,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,461,401/7,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,882.37

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