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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,093 and 30,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,093 and 30,322 is: 45,758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,093 : 30,322 = 30,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,093/30,322 = 30,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,093x = 30,322 × 30,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,093x = 919,423,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,423,684/20,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,758.41

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