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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,868 and 45,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,868 and 45,336 is: 98,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,868 : 45,336 = 45,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,868/45,336 = 45,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,868x = 45,336 × 45,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,868x = 2,055,352,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,352,896/20,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,493.05

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