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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,607 and 19,879

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,607 and 19,879 is: 41,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,607 : 19,879 = 19,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,607/19,879 = 19,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,607x = 19,879 × 19,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,607x = 395,174,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,174,641/9,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,134.03

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