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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,539 and 22,699

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,539 and 22,699 is: 25,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,539 : 22,699 = 22,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,539/22,699 = 22,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,539x = 22,699 × 22,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,539x = 515,244,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,244,601/20,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,086.16

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