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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,889 and 29,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,889 and 29,277 is: 41,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,889 : 29,277 = 29,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,889/29,277 = 29,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,889x = 29,277 × 29,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,889x = 857,142,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,142,729/20,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,033.21

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