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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,068 and 26,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,068 and 26,846 is: 35,913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068 : 26,846 = 26,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068/26,846 = 26,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068x = 26,846 × 26,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068x = 720,707,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,707,716/20,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,913.28

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