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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,952 and 18,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,952 and 18,716 is: 44,050.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,952 : 18,716 = 18,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,952/18,716 = 18,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,952x = 18,716 × 18,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,952x = 350,288,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,288,656/7,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,050.38

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