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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,497 and 27,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,497 and 27,820 is: 37,759.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497 : 27,820 = 27,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497/27,820 = 27,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497x = 27,820 × 27,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497x = 773,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,952,400/20,497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,759.30

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