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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,396.81 and 30,709.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,396.81 and 30,709.13 is: 46,235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,396.81 : 30,709.13 = 30,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,396.81/30,709.13 = 30,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,396.81x = 30,709.13 × 30,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,396.81x = 943,050,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,050,358.27/20,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,235.18

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