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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,698 and 28,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,698 and 28,570 is: 39,435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,698 : 28,570 = 28,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,698/28,570 = 28,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,698x = 28,570 × 28,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,698x = 816,244,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,244,900/20,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,435.93

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