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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,007 and 35,604

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,007 and 35,604 is: 63,360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007 : 35,604 = 35,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007/35,604 = 35,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007x = 35,604 × 35,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007x = 1,267,644,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,644,816/20,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,360.06

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