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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,067 and 18,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,067 and 18,127 is: 46,496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067 : 18,127 = 18,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067/18,127 = 18,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067x = 18,127 × 18,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067x = 328,588,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,588,129/7,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,496.13

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