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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,022 and 30,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,022 and 30,033 is: 45,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,022 : 30,033 = 30,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,022/30,033 = 30,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,022x = 30,033 × 30,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,022x = 901,981,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,981,089/20,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,049.50

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