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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,924 and 20,565

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,924 and 20,565 is: 32,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,924 : 20,565 = 20,565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,924/20,565 = 20,565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,924x = 20,565 × 20,565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,924x = 422,919,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,919,225/12,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,723.56

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