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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,322 and 26,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,322 and 26,995 is: 35,859.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,322 : 26,995 = 26,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,322/26,995 = 26,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,322x = 26,995 × 26,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,322x = 728,730,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,730,025/20,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,859.17

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