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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,359 and 14,943

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,359 and 14,943 is: 30,342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359 : 14,943 = 14,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359/14,943 = 14,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359x = 14,943 × 14,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359x = 223,293,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,293,249/7,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,342.88

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