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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,541 and 29,854

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,541 and 29,854 is: 43,389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541 : 29,854 = 29,854 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541/29,854 = 29,854/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541x = 29,854 × 29,854
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541x = 891,261,316
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,261,316/20,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,389.38

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