Finding the Third Proportional to 20,193 and 30,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,193 and 30,654 is: 46,534.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,193 : 30,654 = 30,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,193/30,654 = 30,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,193x = 30,654 × 30,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,193x = 939,667,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 939,667,716/20,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 46,534.33
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