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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,296 and 30,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,296 and 30,361 is: 45,417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,296 : 30,361 = 30,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,296/30,361 = 30,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,296x = 30,361 × 30,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,296x = 921,790,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,790,321/20,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,417.34

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