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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,360 and 19,370

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,360 and 19,370 is: 44,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360 : 19,370 = 19,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360/19,370 = 19,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360x = 19,370 × 19,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360x = 375,196,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,196,900/8,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,880.01

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