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Finding the Third Proportional to 21,966 and 33,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 21,966 and 33,795 is: 51,994.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,966 : 33,795 = 33,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,966/33,795 = 33,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,966x = 33,795 × 33,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,966x = 1,142,102,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,102,025/21,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,994.08

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