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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,493 and 20,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,493 and 20,428 is: 30,927.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,493 : 20,428 = 20,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,493/20,428 = 20,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,493x = 20,428 × 20,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,493x = 417,303,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,303,184/13,493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,927.38

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