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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,580 and 22,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,580 and 22,848 is: 25,365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,580 : 22,848 = 22,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,580/22,848 = 22,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,580x = 22,848 × 22,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,580x = 522,031,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,031,104/20,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,365.94

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