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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,166 and 28,629

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,166 and 28,629 is: 40,643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,166 : 28,629 = 28,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,166/28,629 = 28,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,166x = 28,629 × 28,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,166x = 819,619,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,619,641/20,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,643.64

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