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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,945 and 45,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,945 and 45,171 is: 97,417.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,945 : 45,171 = 45,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,945/45,171 = 45,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,945x = 45,171 × 45,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,945x = 2,040,419,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,419,241/20,945
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,417.96

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