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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,297 and 20,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,297 and 20,861 is: 32,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297 : 20,861 = 20,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297/20,861 = 20,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297x = 20,861 × 20,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297x = 435,181,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,181,321/13,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,727.78

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