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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,488 and 27,807

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,488 and 27,807 is: 37,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,488 : 27,807 = 27,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,488/27,807 = 27,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,488x = 27,807 × 27,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,488x = 773,229,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,229,249/20,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.59

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