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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,888 and 45,587

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,888 and 45,587 is: 99,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,888 : 45,587 = 45,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,888/45,587 = 45,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,888x = 45,587 × 45,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,888x = 2,078,174,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,078,174,569/20,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,491.31

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