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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,778 and 45,079

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,778 and 45,079 is: 97,801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778 : 45,079 = 45,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778/45,079 = 45,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778x = 45,079 × 45,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778x = 2,032,116,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,116,241/20,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,801.34

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