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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,452 and 18,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,452 and 18,264 is: 44,762.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,452 : 18,264 = 18,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,452/18,264 = 18,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,452x = 18,264 × 18,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,452x = 333,573,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,573,696/7,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,762.98

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