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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,292 and 31,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,292 and 31,272 is: 48,193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,292 : 31,272 = 31,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,292/31,272 = 31,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,292x = 31,272 × 31,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,292x = 977,937,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,937,984/20,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,193.28

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