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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,786 and 14,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,786 and 14,960 is: 28,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786 : 14,960 = 14,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786/14,960 = 14,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786x = 14,960 × 14,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786x = 223,801,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,801,600/7,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,744.10

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