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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,640 and 27,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,640 and 27,520 is: 36,693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,640 : 27,520 = 27,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,640/27,520 = 27,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,640x = 27,520 × 27,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,640x = 757,350,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,350,400/20,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,693.33

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