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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,350 and 14,329.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,350 and 14,329.50 is: 27,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,350 : 14,329.50 = 14,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,350/14,329.50 = 14,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,350x = 14,329.50 × 14,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,350x = 205,334,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,334,570.25/7,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,936.68

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