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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,744 and 18,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,744 and 18,880 is: 46,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744 : 18,880 = 18,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744/18,880 = 18,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744x = 18,880 × 18,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744x = 356,454,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,454,400/7,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,029.75

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