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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,950 and 45,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,950 and 45,179 is: 97,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,950 : 45,179 = 45,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,950/45,179 = 45,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,950x = 45,179 × 45,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,950x = 2,041,142,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,142,041/20,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,429.21

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