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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,720 and 20,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,720 and 20,572 is: 30,846.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720 : 20,572 = 20,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720/20,572 = 20,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720x = 20,572 × 20,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720x = 423,207,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,207,184/13,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,846.00

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