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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,934 and 45,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,934 and 45,567 is: 99,185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,934 : 45,567 = 45,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,934/45,567 = 45,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,934x = 45,567 × 45,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,934x = 2,076,351,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,351,489/20,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,185.61

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