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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,194 and 19,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,194 and 19,230 is: 45,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194 : 19,230 = 19,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194/19,230 = 19,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194x = 19,230 × 19,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194x = 369,792,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,792,900/8,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,129.72

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