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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,486 and 27,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,486 and 27,804 is: 37,736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,486 : 27,804 = 27,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,486/27,804 = 27,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,486x = 27,804 × 27,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,486x = 773,062,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,062,416/20,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,736.13

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