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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,872.88 and 19,406.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,872.88 and 19,406.25 is: 42,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,872.88 : 19,406.25 = 19,406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,872.88/19,406.25 = 19,406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,872.88x = 19,406.25 × 19,406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,872.88x = 376,602,539.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,602,539.06/8,872.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,444.25

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