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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,163 and 30,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,163 and 30,264 is: 45,425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163 : 30,264 = 30,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163/30,264 = 30,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163x = 30,264 × 30,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163x = 915,909,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,909,696/20,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,425.27

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