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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,256 and 23,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,256 and 23,280 is: 26,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256 : 23,280 = 23,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256/23,280 = 23,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256x = 23,280 × 23,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256x = 541,958,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,958,400/20,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.45

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