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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,276 and 30,331

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,276 and 30,331 is: 45,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,276 : 30,331 = 30,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,276/30,331 = 30,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,276x = 30,331 × 30,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,276x = 919,969,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,969,561/20,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,372.34

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