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Finding the Third Proportional to 18,840 and 20,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 18,840 and 20,520 is: 22,349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,840 : 20,520 = 20,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,840/20,520 = 20,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,840x = 20,520 × 20,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,840x = 421,070,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,070,400/18,840
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.81

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