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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,914 and 45,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,914 and 45,026 is: 96,937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,914 : 45,026 = 45,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,914/45,026 = 45,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,914x = 45,026 × 45,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,914x = 2,027,340,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027,340,676/20,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,937.01

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