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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,662 and 20,397

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,662 and 20,397 is: 30,452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,662 : 20,397 = 20,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,662/20,397 = 20,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,662x = 20,397 × 20,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,662x = 416,037,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,037,609/13,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,452.17

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