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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,975 and 19,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,975 and 19,271 is: 41,378.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,975 : 19,271 = 19,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,975/19,271 = 19,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,975x = 19,271 × 19,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,975x = 371,371,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,371,441/8,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,378.43

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