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Finding the Third Proportional to 8,936 and 20,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 8,936 and 20,720 is: 48,043.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,936 : 20,720 = 20,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,936/20,720 = 20,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,936x = 20,720 × 20,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,936x = 429,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,318,400/8,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,043.69

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