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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,011 and 25,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,011 and 25,854 is: 33,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011 : 25,854 = 25,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011/25,854 = 25,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011x = 25,854 × 25,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011x = 668,429,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,429,316/20,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,403.09

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