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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,337 and 14,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,337 and 14,305 is: 27,890.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337 : 14,305 = 14,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337/14,305 = 14,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337x = 14,305 × 14,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337x = 204,633,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,633,025/7,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,890.56

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