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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,662 and 20,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,662 and 20,493 is: 30,739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,662 : 20,493 = 20,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,662/20,493 = 20,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,662x = 20,493 × 20,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,662x = 419,963,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,963,049/13,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,739.50

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