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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,383 and 33,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,383 and 33,588 is: 52,759.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,383 : 33,588 = 33,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,383/33,588 = 33,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,383x = 33,588 × 33,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,383x = 1,128,153,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,153,744/21,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,759.38

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