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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,331 and 30,456

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,331 and 30,456 is: 45,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,331 : 30,456 = 30,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,331/30,456 = 30,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,331x = 30,456 × 30,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,331x = 927,567,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,567,936/20,331
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,623.33

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