Finding the Third Proportional to 7,827 and 18,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 7,827 and 18,330 is: 42,926.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,827 : 18,330 = 18,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,827/18,330 = 18,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,827x = 18,330 × 18,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,827x = 335,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 335,988,900/7,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 42,926.91
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