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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,967 and 18,519

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,967 and 18,519 is: 43,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,967 : 18,519 = 18,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,967/18,519 = 18,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,967x = 18,519 × 18,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,967x = 342,953,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,953,361/7,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,046.74

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