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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,658 and 30,119

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,658 and 30,119 is: 43,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658 : 30,119 = 30,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658/30,119 = 30,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658x = 30,119 × 30,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658x = 907,154,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,154,161/20,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,912.97

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