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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,271 and 30,325.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,271 and 30,325.13 is: 45,365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,271 : 30,325.13 = 30,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,271/30,325.13 = 30,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,271x = 30,325.13 × 30,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,271x = 919,613,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,613,206.27/20,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,365.95

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