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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,778 and 33,423

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,778 and 33,423 is: 53,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,778 : 33,423 = 33,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,778/33,423 = 33,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,778x = 33,423 × 33,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,778x = 1,117,096,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,096,929/20,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,763.45

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