Finding the Third Proportional to 20,382 and 26,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,382 and 26,865 is: 35,410.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,382 : 26,865 = 26,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,382/26,865 = 26,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,382x = 26,865 × 26,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,382x = 721,728,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,728,225/20,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 35,410.08
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