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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,864 and 45,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,864 and 45,267 is: 98,212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,864 : 45,267 = 45,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,864/45,267 = 45,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,864x = 45,267 × 45,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,864x = 2,049,101,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,101,289/20,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,212.29

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