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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,340 and 20,681

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,340 and 20,681 is: 32,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340 : 20,681 = 20,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340/20,681 = 20,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340x = 20,681 × 20,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340x = 427,703,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,703,761/13,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,061.75

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