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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,076 and 30,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,076 and 30,263 is: 45,619.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,076 : 30,263 = 30,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,076/30,263 = 30,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,076x = 30,263 × 30,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,076x = 915,849,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,849,169/20,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,619.11

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