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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,679 and 20,333

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,679 and 20,333 is: 38,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,679 : 20,333 = 20,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,679/20,333 = 20,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,679x = 20,333 × 20,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,679x = 413,430,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,430,889/10,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,714.38

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