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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,425 and 14,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,425 and 14,094 is: 26,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425 : 14,094 = 14,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425/14,094 = 14,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425x = 14,094 × 14,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425x = 198,640,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,640,836/7,425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,752.97

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