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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,163 and 44,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,163 and 44,070 is: 96,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163 : 44,070 = 44,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163/44,070 = 44,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163x = 44,070 × 44,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163x = 1,942,164,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,164,900/20,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,323.21

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