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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,642 and 29,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,642 and 29,955 is: 43,469.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,642 : 29,955 = 29,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,642/29,955 = 29,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,642x = 29,955 × 29,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,642x = 897,302,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,302,025/20,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,469.72

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