Finding the Third Proportional to 20,560 and 44,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,560 and 44,321 is: 95,542.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,560 : 44,321 = 44,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,560/44,321 = 44,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,560x = 44,321 × 44,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,560x = 1,964,351,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,964,351,041/20,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,542.37
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