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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,968 and 19,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,968 and 19,720 is: 43,362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968 : 19,720 = 19,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968/19,720 = 19,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968x = 19,720 × 19,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968x = 388,878,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,878,400/8,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,362.89

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