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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,868 and 45,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,868 and 45,012 is: 97,090.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,868 : 45,012 = 45,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,868/45,012 = 45,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,868x = 45,012 × 45,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,868x = 2,026,080,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,080,144/20,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,090.29

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