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Finding the Third Proportional to 4,030 and 8,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 4,030 and 8,801 is: 19,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,030 : 8,801 = 8,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,030/8,801 = 8,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,030x = 8,801 × 8,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,030x = 77,457,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,457,601/4,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.25

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