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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,888 and 20,421

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,888 and 20,421 is: 32,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,888 : 20,421 = 20,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,888/20,421 = 20,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,888x = 20,421 × 20,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,888x = 417,017,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,017,241/12,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,357.02

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