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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,892 and 30,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,892 and 30,202 is: 43,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,892 : 30,202 = 30,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,892/30,202 = 30,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,892x = 30,202 × 30,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,892x = 912,160,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,160,804/20,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,660.77

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