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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,896 and 18,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,896 and 18,282 is: 42,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,896 : 18,282 = 18,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,896/18,282 = 18,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,896x = 18,282 × 18,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,896x = 334,231,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,231,524/7,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,329.22

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