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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,898 and 45,480

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,898 and 45,480 is: 98,977.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,898 : 45,480 = 45,480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,898/45,480 = 45,480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,898x = 45,480 × 45,480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,898x = 2,068,430,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,430,400/20,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,977.43

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