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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,298 and 19,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,298 and 19,737 is: 46,944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298 : 19,737 = 19,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298/19,737 = 19,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298x = 19,737 × 19,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298x = 389,549,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,549,169/8,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,944.95

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