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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,294 and 43,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,294 and 43,612 is: 93,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294 : 43,612 = 43,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294/43,612 = 43,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294x = 43,612 × 43,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294x = 1,902,006,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,006,544/20,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,722.60

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