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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,277 and 19,389

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,277 and 19,389 is: 45,419.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,277 : 19,389 = 19,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,277/19,389 = 19,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,277x = 19,389 × 19,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,277x = 375,933,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,933,321/8,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,419.03

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