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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,312 and 44,350

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,312 and 44,350 is: 96,835.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312 : 44,350 = 44,350 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312/44,350 = 44,350/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312x = 44,350 × 44,350
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312x = 1,966,922,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,922,500/20,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,835.49

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