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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,869 and 45,278

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,869 and 45,278 is: 98,236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,869 : 45,278 = 45,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,869/45,278 = 45,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,869x = 45,278 × 45,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,869x = 2,050,097,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,097,284/20,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,236.49

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