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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,950 and 45,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,950 and 45,599 is: 99,249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,950 : 45,599 = 45,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,950/45,599 = 45,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,950x = 45,599 × 45,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,950x = 2,079,268,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,268,801/20,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,249.11

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