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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,149 and 45,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,149 and 45,360 is: 102,115.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149 : 45,360 = 45,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149/45,360 = 45,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149x = 45,360 × 45,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149x = 2,057,529,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,529,600/20,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,115.72

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