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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,231 and 44,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,231 and 44,149 is: 96,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231 : 44,149 = 44,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231/44,149 = 44,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231x = 44,149 × 44,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231x = 1,949,134,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,134,201/20,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,343.94

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