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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,432 and 14,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,432 and 14,180 is: 27,054.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432 : 14,180 = 14,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432/14,180 = 14,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432x = 14,180 × 14,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432x = 201,072,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,072,400/7,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,054.95

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