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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,869 and 44,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,869 and 44,775 is: 96,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,869 : 44,775 = 44,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,869/44,775 = 44,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,869x = 44,775 × 44,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,869x = 2,004,800,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,800,625/20,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,065.97

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