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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,838 and 45,627.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,838 and 45,627.75 is: 99,908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,838 : 45,627.75 = 45,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,838/45,627.75 = 45,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,838x = 45,627.75 × 45,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,838x = 2,081,891,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,891,570.06/20,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,908.42

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