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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,364 and 33,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,364 and 33,378 is: 47,684.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364 : 33,378 = 33,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364/33,378 = 33,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364x = 33,378 × 33,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364x = 1,114,090,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,090,884/23,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,684.08

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