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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,920 and 30,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,920 and 30,246 is: 43,729.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,920 : 30,246 = 30,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,920/30,246 = 30,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,920x = 30,246 × 30,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,920x = 914,820,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,820,516/20,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,729.47

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