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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,913 and 45,109

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,913 and 45,109 is: 97,299.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,913 : 45,109 = 45,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,913/45,109 = 45,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,913x = 45,109 × 45,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,913x = 2,034,821,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,821,881/20,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,299.38

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