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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,778 and 19,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,778 and 19,011 is: 41,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778 : 19,011 = 19,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778/19,011 = 19,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778x = 19,011 × 19,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778x = 361,418,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,418,121/8,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,173.17

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