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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,761 and 18,979

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,761 and 18,979 is: 41,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761 : 18,979 = 18,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761/18,979 = 18,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761x = 18,979 × 18,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761x = 360,202,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,202,441/8,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,114.31

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