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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,069 and 43,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,069 and 43,313 is: 93,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069 : 43,313 = 43,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069/43,313 = 43,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069x = 43,313 × 43,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069x = 1,876,015,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,015,969/20,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,478.30

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