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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,842 and 45,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,842 and 45,244 is: 98,216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,842 : 45,244 = 45,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,842/45,244 = 45,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,842x = 45,244 × 45,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,842x = 2,047,019,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,019,536/20,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,216.08

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