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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,720 and 20,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,720 and 20,644 is: 31,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,720 : 20,644 = 20,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,720/20,644 = 20,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,720x = 20,644 × 20,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,720x = 426,174,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,174,736/13,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,062.30

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