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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,254 and 33,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,254 and 33,759 is: 53,621.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,254 : 33,759 = 33,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,254/33,759 = 33,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,254x = 33,759 × 33,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,254x = 1,139,670,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,670,081/21,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,621.44

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