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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,006 and 30,165

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,006 and 30,165 is: 45,482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006 : 30,165 = 30,165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006/30,165 = 30,165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006x = 30,165 × 30,165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006x = 909,927,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,927,225/20,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,482.72

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