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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,176 and 20,035

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,176 and 20,035 is: 30,464.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176 : 20,035 = 20,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176/20,035 = 20,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176x = 20,035 × 20,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176x = 401,401,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,401,225/13,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,464.57

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