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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,161 and 23,847

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,161 and 23,847 is: 28,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161 : 23,847 = 23,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161/23,847 = 23,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161x = 23,847 × 23,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161x = 568,679,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,679,409/20,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,206.90

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