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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,148 and 30,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,148 and 30,666 is: 46,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,148 : 30,666 = 30,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,148/30,666 = 30,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,148x = 30,666 × 30,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,148x = 940,403,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,403,556/20,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,674.78

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