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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,111 and 30,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,111 and 30,128 is: 45,134.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,111 : 30,128 = 30,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,111/30,128 = 30,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,111x = 30,128 × 30,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,111x = 907,696,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,696,384/20,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,134.32

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