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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,670 and 18,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,670 and 18,951 is: 41,423.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670 : 18,951 = 18,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670/18,951 = 18,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670x = 18,951 × 18,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670x = 359,140,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,140,401/8,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,423.34

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