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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,430 and 32,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,430 and 32,778 is: 52,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,430 : 32,778 = 32,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,430/32,778 = 32,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,430x = 32,778 × 32,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,430x = 1,074,397,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,397,284/20,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,589.20

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