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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,558 and 33,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,558 and 33,297 is: 51,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,558 : 33,297 = 33,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,558/33,297 = 33,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,558x = 33,297 × 33,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,558x = 1,108,690,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,690,209/21,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,428.25

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