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Finding the Third Proportional to 12,972 and 20,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 12,972 and 20,591 is: 32,684.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,972 : 20,591 = 20,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,972/20,591 = 20,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,972x = 20,591 × 20,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,972x = 423,989,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,989,281/12,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,684.96

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