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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,834 and 27,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,834 and 27,831 is: 37,177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,834 : 27,831 = 27,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,834/27,831 = 27,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,834x = 27,831 × 27,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,834x = 774,564,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,564,561/20,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,177.91

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