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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,972 and 19,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,972 and 19,306 is: 41,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,972 : 19,306 = 19,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,972/19,306 = 19,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,972x = 19,306 × 19,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,972x = 372,721,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,721,636/8,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,542.76

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