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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,176 and 21,808

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,176 and 21,808 is: 23,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176 : 21,808 = 21,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176/21,808 = 21,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176x = 21,808 × 21,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176x = 475,588,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,588,864/20,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.01

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