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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,029 and 18,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,029 and 18,757 is: 43,819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,029 : 18,757 = 18,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,029/18,757 = 18,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,029x = 18,757 × 18,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,029x = 351,825,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,825,049/8,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,819.29

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