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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,106 and 28,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,106 and 28,580 is: 40,625.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106 : 28,580 = 28,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106/28,580 = 28,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106x = 28,580 × 28,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106x = 816,816,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,816,400/20,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,625.50

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