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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,918 and 45,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,918 and 45,992 is: 101,121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,918 : 45,992 = 45,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,918/45,992 = 45,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,918x = 45,992 × 45,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,918x = 2,115,264,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,264,064/20,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,121.72

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