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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,032 and 26,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,032 and 26,048 is: 33,870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,032 : 26,048 = 26,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,032/26,048 = 26,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,032x = 26,048 × 26,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,032x = 678,498,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,498,304/20,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,870.72

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