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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,344 and 14,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,344 and 14,325 is: 27,941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344 : 14,325 = 14,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344/14,325 = 14,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344x = 14,325 × 14,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344x = 205,205,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205,625/7,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,941.94

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