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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,550 and 20,865

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,550 and 20,865 is: 32,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,550 : 20,865 = 20,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,550/20,865 = 20,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,550x = 20,865 × 20,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,550x = 435,348,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,348,225/13,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,129.02

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