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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,344 and 30,570

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,344 and 30,570 is: 45,936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344 : 30,570 = 30,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344/30,570 = 30,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344x = 30,570 × 30,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344x = 934,524,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,524,900/20,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,936.14

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