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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,907 and 45,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,907 and 45,702 is: 99,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,907 : 45,702 = 45,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,907/45,702 = 45,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,907x = 45,702 × 45,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,907x = 2,088,672,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,672,804/20,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,903.04

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