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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,333.50 and 14,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,333.50 and 14,304 is: 27,899.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.50 : 14,304 = 14,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.50/14,304 = 14,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.50x = 14,304 × 14,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.50x = 204,604,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,604,416/7,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,899.97

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