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