Finding the Third Proportional to 20,912 and 45,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 20,912 and 45,024 is: 96,937.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,912 : 45,024 = 45,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,912/45,024 = 45,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,912x = 45,024 × 45,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,912x = 2,027,160,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,027,160,576/20,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,937.67
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