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Finding the Third Proportional to 13,977 and 20,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 13,977 and 20,520 is: 30,125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977 : 20,520 = 20,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977/20,520 = 20,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977x = 20,520 × 20,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977x = 421,070,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,070,400/13,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,125.95

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