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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,265.19 and 30,673.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,265.19 and 30,673.69 is: 46,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.19 : 30,673.69 = 30,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.19/30,673.69 = 30,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.19x = 30,673.69 × 30,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.19x = 940,875,104.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,875,104.85/20,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,428.15

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