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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,104 and 26,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,104 and 26,540 is: 35,036.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104 : 26,540 = 26,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104/26,540 = 26,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104x = 26,540 × 26,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104x = 704,371,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,371,600/20,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,036.39

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