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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,646 and 27,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,646 and 27,369 is: 36,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,646 : 27,369 = 27,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,646/27,369 = 27,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,646x = 27,369 × 27,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,646x = 749,062,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,062,161/20,646
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,281.22

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