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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,982 and 18,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,982 and 18,902 is: 44,761.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,982 : 18,902 = 18,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,982/18,902 = 18,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,982x = 18,902 × 18,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,982x = 357,285,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,285,604/7,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,761.41

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