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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,392 and 30,209

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,392 and 30,209 is: 44,752.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392 : 30,209 = 30,209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392/30,209 = 30,209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392x = 30,209 × 30,209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392x = 912,583,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,583,681/20,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,752.04

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