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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,064 and 30,097

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,064 and 30,097 is: 45,147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064 : 30,097 = 30,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064/30,097 = 30,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064x = 30,097 × 30,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064x = 905,829,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,829,409/20,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,147.00

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