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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,941 and 45,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,941 and 45,163 is: 97,402.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,941 : 45,163 = 45,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,941/45,163 = 45,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,941x = 45,163 × 45,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,941x = 2,039,696,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,696,569/20,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,402.06

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