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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,268 and 29,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,268 and 29,702 is: 43,527.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268 : 29,702 = 29,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268/29,702 = 29,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268x = 29,702 × 29,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268x = 882,208,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,208,804/20,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,527.18

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