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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,605.88 and 44,127.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,605.88 and 44,127.38 is: 94,498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,605.88 : 44,127.38 = 44,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,605.88/44,127.38 = 44,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,605.88x = 44,127.38 × 44,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,605.88x = 1,947,225,224.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,225,224.39/20,605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,498.55

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