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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,570 and 30,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,570 and 30,567 is: 45,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,570 : 30,567 = 30,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,570/30,567 = 30,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,570x = 30,567 × 30,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,570x = 934,341,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,341,489/20,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,422.53

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