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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,382 and 20,431

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,382 and 20,431 is: 31,193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382 : 20,431 = 20,431 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382/20,431 = 20,431/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382x = 20,431 × 20,431
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382x = 417,425,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,425,761/13,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,193.08

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