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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,592 and 20,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,592 and 20,386 is: 30,576.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592 : 20,386 = 20,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592/20,386 = 20,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592x = 20,386 × 20,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592x = 415,588,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,588,996/13,592
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,576.00

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