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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,444 and 30,971

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,444 and 30,971 is: 46,918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,444 : 30,971 = 30,971 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,444/30,971 = 30,971/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,444x = 30,971 × 30,971
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,444x = 959,202,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,202,841/20,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,918.55

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