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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,990 and 45,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,990 and 45,832 is: 100,074.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990 : 45,832 = 45,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990/45,832 = 45,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990x = 45,832 × 45,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990x = 2,100,572,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,572,224/20,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,074.90

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