Finding the Third Proportional to 20,316 and 30,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,316 and 30,474 is: 45,711
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,316 : 30,474 = 30,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,316/30,474 = 30,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,316x = 30,474 × 30,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,316x = 928,664,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 928,664,676/20,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 45,711
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