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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,106 and 26,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,106 and 26,821 is: 35,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106 : 26,821 = 26,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106/26,821 = 26,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106x = 26,821 × 26,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106x = 719,366,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,366,041/20,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,778.68

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