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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,865 and 45,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,865 and 45,273 is: 98,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,865 : 45,273 = 45,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,865/45,273 = 45,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,865x = 45,273 × 45,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,865x = 2,049,644,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,644,529/20,865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,233.62

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