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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,271 and 33,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,271 and 33,237 is: 47,471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,271 : 33,237 = 33,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,271/33,237 = 33,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,271x = 33,237 × 33,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,271x = 1,104,698,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,698,169/23,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,471.02

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