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Finding the Third Proportional to 7,976 and 19,310

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Solution

The third proportional to 7,976 and 19,310 is: 46,749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,976 : 19,310 = 19,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,976/19,310 = 19,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,976x = 19,310 × 19,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,976x = 372,876,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,876,100/7,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,749.76

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