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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,894 and 18,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,894 and 18,269 is: 42,279.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,894 : 18,269 = 18,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,894/18,269 = 18,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,894x = 18,269 × 18,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,894x = 333,756,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,756,361/7,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,279.75

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