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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,920 and 18,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,920 and 18,837 is: 44,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,920 : 18,837 = 18,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,920/18,837 = 18,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,920x = 18,837 × 18,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,920x = 354,832,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,832,569/7,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,802.09

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