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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,158 and 30,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,158 and 30,932 is: 47,464.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158 : 30,932 = 30,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158/30,932 = 30,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158x = 30,932 × 30,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158x = 956,788,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,788,624/20,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,464.46

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