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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,315 and 27,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,315 and 27,175 is: 36,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,315 : 27,175 = 27,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,315/27,175 = 27,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,315x = 27,175 × 27,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,315x = 738,480,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,480,625/20,315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,351.50

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