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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,990 and 19,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,990 and 19,281 is: 41,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,990 : 19,281 = 19,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,990/19,281 = 19,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,990x = 19,281 × 19,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,990x = 371,756,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,756,961/8,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,352.28

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