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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,388 and 27,684

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,388 and 27,684 is: 37,590.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,388 : 27,684 = 27,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,388/27,684 = 27,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,388x = 27,684 × 27,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,388x = 766,403,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,403,856/20,388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,590.93

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