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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,223 and 26,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,223 and 26,271 is: 34,127.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223 : 26,271 = 26,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223/26,271 = 26,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223x = 26,271 × 26,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223x = 690,165,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,165,441/20,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,127.75

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