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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,933 and 19,225

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,933 and 19,225 is: 41,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,933 : 19,225 = 19,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,933/19,225 = 19,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,933x = 19,225 × 19,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,933x = 369,600,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,600,625/8,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,374.75

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