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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,320 and 26,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,320 and 26,970 is: 35,796.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,320 : 26,970 = 26,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,320/26,970 = 26,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,320x = 26,970 × 26,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,320x = 727,380,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,380,900/20,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,796.30

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