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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,828 and 20,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,828 and 20,598 is: 33,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,828 : 20,598 = 20,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,828/20,598 = 20,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,828x = 20,598 × 20,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,828x = 424,277,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,277,604/12,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,074.34

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