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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,108 and 22,773

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,108 and 22,773 is: 25,791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108 : 22,773 = 22,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108/22,773 = 22,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108x = 22,773 × 22,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108x = 518,609,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,609,529/20,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,791.20

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