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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,162 and 44,161

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,162 and 44,161 is: 96,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162 : 44,161 = 44,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162/44,161 = 44,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162x = 44,161 × 44,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162x = 1,950,193,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,193,921/20,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,726.21

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