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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,266 and 20,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,266 and 20,707 is: 32,321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266 : 20,707 = 20,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266/20,707 = 20,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266x = 20,707 × 20,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266x = 428,779,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,779,849/13,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,321.71

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