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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,658 and 44,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,658 and 44,475 is: 95,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658 : 44,475 = 44,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658/44,475 = 44,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658x = 44,475 × 44,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658x = 1,978,025,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,025,625/20,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,751.07

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