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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,414 and 44,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,414 and 44,473 is: 96,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414 : 44,473 = 44,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414/44,473 = 44,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414x = 44,473 × 44,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414x = 1,977,847,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,847,729/20,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,886.83

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