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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,912 and 20,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,912 and 20,542 is: 32,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,912 : 20,542 = 20,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,912/20,542 = 20,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,912x = 20,542 × 20,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,912x = 421,973,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,973,764/12,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,680.74

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