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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,769 and 31,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,769 and 31,147 is: 46,710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,769 : 31,147 = 31,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,769/31,147 = 31,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,769x = 31,147 × 31,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,769x = 970,135,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,135,609/20,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,710.75

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