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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,360 and 14,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,360 and 14,560 is: 28,803.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,360 : 14,560 = 14,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,360/14,560 = 14,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,360x = 14,560 × 14,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,360x = 211,993,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,993,600/7,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,803.48

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