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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,584 and 20,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,584 and 20,374 is: 30,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,584 : 20,374 = 20,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,584/20,374 = 20,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,584x = 20,374 × 20,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,584x = 415,099,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,099,876/13,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,558.00

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