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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,414 and 30,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,414 and 30,621 is: 45,931.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414 : 30,621 = 30,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414/30,621 = 30,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414x = 30,621 × 30,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414x = 937,645,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,645,641/20,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,931.50

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