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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,954 and 45,621

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,954 and 45,621 is: 61,296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,954 : 45,621 = 45,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,954/45,621 = 45,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,954x = 45,621 × 45,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,954x = 2,081,275,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,275,641/33,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,296.92

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