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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,126 and 26,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,126 and 26,125 is: 33,912.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126 : 26,125 = 26,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126/26,125 = 26,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126x = 26,125 × 26,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126x = 682,515,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,515,625/20,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,912.13

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