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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,410 and 19,774

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,410 and 19,774 is: 46,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410 : 19,774 = 19,774 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410/19,774 = 19,774/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410x = 19,774 × 19,774
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410x = 391,011,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,011,076/8,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,493.59

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