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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,313 and 30,429

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,313 and 30,429 is: 45,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313 : 30,429 = 30,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313/30,429 = 30,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313x = 30,429 × 30,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313x = 925,924,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,924,041/20,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,582.83

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