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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,625 and 45,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,625 and 45,969 is: 102,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,625 : 45,969 = 45,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,625/45,969 = 45,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,625x = 45,969 × 45,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,625x = 2,113,148,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,148,961/20,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,455.71

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