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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,708 and 18,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,708 and 18,140 is: 42,690.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708 : 18,140 = 18,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708/18,140 = 18,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708x = 18,140 × 18,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708x = 329,059,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,059,600/7,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,690.66

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