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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,652 and 20,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,652 and 20,392 is: 30,459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,652 : 20,392 = 20,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,652/20,392 = 20,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,652x = 20,392 × 20,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,652x = 415,833,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,833,664/13,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,459.54

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