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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,108 and 25,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,108 and 25,753 is: 32,982.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108 : 25,753 = 25,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108/25,753 = 25,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108x = 25,753 × 25,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108x = 663,217,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,217,009/20,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,982.74

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