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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,894 and 30,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,894 and 30,214 is: 43,691.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,894 : 30,214 = 30,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,894/30,214 = 30,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,894x = 30,214 × 30,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,894x = 912,885,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,885,796/20,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,691.29

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