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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,930 and 18,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,930 and 18,753 is: 44,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,930 : 18,753 = 18,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,930/18,753 = 18,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,930x = 18,753 × 18,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,930x = 351,675,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,675,009/7,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,347.42

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