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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,964 and 45,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,964 and 45,246 is: 97,653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964 : 45,246 = 45,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964/45,246 = 45,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964x = 45,246 × 45,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964x = 2,047,200,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,200,516/20,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,653.14

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