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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,584 and 26,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,584 and 26,312 is: 33,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,584 : 26,312 = 26,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,584/26,312 = 26,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,584x = 26,312 × 26,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,584x = 692,321,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,321,344/20,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,633.96

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