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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,560 and 20,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,560 and 20,376 is: 30,618.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560 : 20,376 = 20,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560/20,376 = 20,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560x = 20,376 × 20,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560x = 415,181,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,181,376/13,560
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,618.10

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