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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,844 and 18,206

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,844 and 18,206 is: 42,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,844 : 18,206 = 18,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,844/18,206 = 18,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,844x = 18,206 × 18,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,844x = 331,458,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,458,436/7,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,256.30

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