Finding the Third Proportional to 20,513 and 27,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,513 and 27,844 is: 37,794.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,513 : 27,844 = 27,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,513/27,844 = 27,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,513x = 27,844 × 27,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,513x = 775,288,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,288,336/20,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,794.98
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