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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,994 and 18,533

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,994 and 18,533 is: 42,966.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,994 : 18,533 = 18,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,994/18,533 = 18,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,994x = 18,533 × 18,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,994x = 343,472,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,472,089/7,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,966.24

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