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Finding the Third Proportional to 20,827 and 33,311

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Solution

The third proportional to 20,827 and 33,311 is: 53,278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,827 : 33,311 = 33,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,827/33,311 = 33,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,827x = 33,311 × 33,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,827x = 1,109,622,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,622,721/20,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,278.09

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