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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,421 and 44,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,421 and 44,325 is: 96,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,421 : 44,325 = 44,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,421/44,325 = 44,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,421x = 44,325 × 44,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,421x = 1,964,705,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,705,625/20,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,210.06

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