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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,007 and 43,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,007 and 43,220 is: 93,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,007 : 43,220 = 43,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,007/43,220 = 43,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,007x = 43,220 × 43,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,007x = 1,867,968,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,968,400/20,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,365.74

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