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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,938 and 18,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,938 and 18,270 is: 42,050

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,938 : 18,270 = 18,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,938/18,270 = 18,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,938x = 18,270 × 18,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,938x = 333,792,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,792,900/7,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,050

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