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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,251 and 33,742

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,251 and 33,742 is: 48,966.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251 : 33,742 = 33,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251/33,742 = 33,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251x = 33,742 × 33,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251x = 1,138,522,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,522,564/23,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,966.61

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