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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,911 and 46,034

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,911 and 46,034 is: 101,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,911 : 46,034 = 46,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,911/46,034 = 46,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,911x = 46,034 × 46,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,911x = 2,119,129,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,129,156/20,911
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,340.40

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