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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,845 and 20,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,845 and 20,712 is: 30,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,845 : 20,712 = 20,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,845/20,712 = 20,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,845x = 20,712 × 20,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,845x = 428,986,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,986,944/13,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,984.97

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