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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,656 and 20,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,656 and 20,619 is: 31,132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,656 : 20,619 = 20,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,656/20,619 = 20,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,656x = 20,619 × 20,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,656x = 425,143,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,143,161/13,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,132.33

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