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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,541 and 30,958.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,541 and 30,958.50 is: 46,659.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,541 : 30,958.50 = 30,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,541/30,958.50 = 30,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,541x = 30,958.50 × 30,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,541x = 958,428,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,428,722.25/20,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,659.30

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