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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,623 and 44,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,623 and 44,162 is: 94,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,623 : 44,162 = 44,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,623/44,162 = 44,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,623x = 44,162 × 44,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,623x = 1,950,282,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,282,244/20,623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,568.31

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