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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,326 and 20,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,326 and 20,027 is: 32,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,326 : 20,027 = 20,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,326/20,027 = 20,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,326x = 20,027 × 20,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,326x = 401,080,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,080,729/12,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,539.41

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