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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,266 and 19,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,266 and 19,405 is: 45,554.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,266 : 19,405 = 19,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,266/19,405 = 19,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,266x = 19,405 × 19,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,266x = 376,554,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,554,025/8,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,554.56

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