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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,401 and 14,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,401 and 14,250 is: 27,437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,401 : 14,250 = 14,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,401/14,250 = 14,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,401x = 14,250 × 14,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,401x = 203,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,062,500/7,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,437.17

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