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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,772 and 20,388

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,772 and 20,388 is: 32,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,772 : 20,388 = 20,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,772/20,388 = 20,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,772x = 20,388 × 20,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,772x = 415,670,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,670,544/12,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,545.45

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