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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,468 and 30,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,468 and 30,702 is: 46,053

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,468 : 30,702 = 30,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,468/30,702 = 30,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,468x = 30,702 × 30,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,468x = 942,612,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,612,804/20,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,053

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