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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,832 and 45,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,832 and 45,218 is: 98,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832 : 45,218 = 45,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832/45,218 = 45,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832x = 45,218 × 45,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832x = 2,044,667,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,667,524/20,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,150.32

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