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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,242 and 30,282

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,242 and 30,282 is: 45,301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242 : 30,282 = 30,282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242/30,282 = 30,282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242x = 30,282 × 30,282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242x = 916,999,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,999,524/20,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,301.82

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