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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,092 and 45,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,092 and 45,125 is: 101,347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,092 : 45,125 = 45,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,092/45,125 = 45,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,092x = 45,125 × 45,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,092x = 2,036,265,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,265,625/20,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,347.08

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