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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,635 and 30,070

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,635 and 30,070 is: 43,818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,635 : 30,070 = 30,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,635/30,070 = 30,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,635x = 30,070 × 30,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,635x = 904,204,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,204,900/20,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,818.99

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