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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,938 and 20,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,938 and 20,647 is: 30,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,938 : 20,647 = 20,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,938/20,647 = 20,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,938x = 20,647 × 20,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,938x = 426,298,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,298,609/13,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,585.35

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