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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,979.75 and 15,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,979.75 and 15,975 is: 28,419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.75 : 15,975 = 15,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.75/15,975 = 15,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.75x = 15,975 × 15,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.75x = 255,200,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,200,625/8,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,419.57

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