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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,334 and 30,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,334 and 30,498 is: 45,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,334 : 30,498 = 30,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,334/30,498 = 30,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,334x = 30,498 × 30,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,334x = 930,128,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,128,004/20,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,742.50

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