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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,062 and 20,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,062 and 20,590 is: 46,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,062 : 20,590 = 20,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,062/20,590 = 20,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,062x = 20,590 × 20,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,062x = 423,948,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,948,100/9,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,783.06

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