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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,797 and 18,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,797 and 18,975 is: 40,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,797 : 18,975 = 18,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,797/18,975 = 18,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,797x = 18,975 × 18,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,797x = 360,050,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,050,625/8,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,928.80

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