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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,407 and 30,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,407 and 30,265 is: 44,885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,407 : 30,265 = 30,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,407/30,265 = 30,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,407x = 30,265 × 30,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,407x = 915,970,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,970,225/20,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,885.10

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