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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,264 and 31,128

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,264 and 31,128 is: 47,816.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264 : 31,128 = 31,128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264/31,128 = 31,128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264x = 31,128 × 31,128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264x = 968,952,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,952,384/20,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,816.44

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