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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,512 and 18,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,512 and 18,084 is: 43,534.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,512 : 18,084 = 18,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,512/18,084 = 18,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,512x = 18,084 × 18,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,512x = 327,031,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,031,056/7,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,534.49

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