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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,887 and 45,005

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,887 and 45,005 is: 96,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,887 : 45,005 = 45,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,887/45,005 = 45,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,887x = 45,005 × 45,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,887x = 2,025,450,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,450,025/20,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,971.80

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