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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,995 and 19,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,995 and 19,762 is: 43,417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,995 : 19,762 = 19,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,995/19,762 = 19,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,995x = 19,762 × 19,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,995x = 390,536,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,536,644/8,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,417.08

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