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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,984 and 18,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,984 and 18,800 is: 44,268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,984 : 18,800 = 18,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,984/18,800 = 18,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,984x = 18,800 × 18,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,984x = 353,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,440,000/7,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,268.54

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