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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,542 and 30,511

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,542 and 30,511 is: 45,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,542 : 30,511 = 30,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,542/30,511 = 30,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,542x = 30,511 × 30,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,542x = 930,921,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,921,121/20,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,317.94

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