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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,630 and 18,243

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,630 and 18,243 is: 43,618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,630 : 18,243 = 18,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,630/18,243 = 18,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,630x = 18,243 × 18,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,630x = 332,807,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,807,049/7,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,618.22

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