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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,573 and 18,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,573 and 18,751 is: 41,012.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,573 : 18,751 = 18,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,573/18,751 = 18,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,573x = 18,751 × 18,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,573x = 351,600,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,600,001/8,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,012.48

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