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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,605 and 18,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,605 and 18,755 is: 46,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,605 : 18,755 = 18,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,605/18,755 = 18,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,605x = 18,755 × 18,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,605x = 351,750,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,750,025/7,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,252.47

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