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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,930 and 45,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,930 and 45,670 is: 99,653.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,930 : 45,670 = 45,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,930/45,670 = 45,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,930x = 45,670 × 45,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,930x = 2,085,748,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,748,900/20,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,653.55

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