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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,524 and 30,935

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,524 and 30,935 is: 46,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,524 : 30,935 = 30,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,524/30,935 = 30,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,524x = 30,935 × 30,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,524x = 956,974,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,974,225/20,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,627.08

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