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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,324 and 26,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,324 and 26,975 is: 35,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,324 : 26,975 = 26,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,324/26,975 = 26,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,324x = 26,975 × 26,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,324x = 727,650,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,650,625/20,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,802.53

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