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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,942 and 19,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,942 and 19,070 is: 40,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,942 : 19,070 = 19,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,942/19,070 = 19,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,942x = 19,070 × 19,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,942x = 363,664,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,664,900/8,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,669.30

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