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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,374 and 20,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,374 and 20,060 is: 30,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,374 : 20,060 = 20,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,374/20,060 = 20,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,374x = 20,060 × 20,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,374x = 402,403,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,403,600/13,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,088.50

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