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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,904 and 10,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,904 and 10,703 is: 14,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,904 : 10,703 = 10,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,904/10,703 = 10,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,904x = 10,703 × 10,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,904x = 114,554,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,554,209/7,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.19

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