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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,950 and 18,485

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,950 and 18,485 is: 42,980.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,950 : 18,485 = 18,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,950/18,485 = 18,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,950x = 18,485 × 18,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,950x = 341,695,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,695,225/7,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,980.53

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