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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,932 and 18,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,932 and 18,759 is: 44,364.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,932 : 18,759 = 18,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,932/18,759 = 18,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,932x = 18,759 × 18,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,932x = 351,900,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,900,081/7,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,364.61

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