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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,606.06 and 45,170.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,606.06 and 45,170.16 is: 99,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,606.06 : 45,170.16 = 45,170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,606.06/45,170.16 = 45,170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,606.06x = 45,170.16 × 45,170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,606.06x = 2,040,343,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,343,015.65/20,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,016.64

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