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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,808 and 26,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,808 and 26,784 is: 34,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,808 : 26,784 = 26,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,808/26,784 = 26,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,808x = 26,784 × 26,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,808x = 717,382,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,382,656/20,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,476.29

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