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Finding the Third Proportional to 33,995 and 63,706

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Solution

The third proportional to 33,995 and 63,706 is: 119,383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995 : 63,706 = 63,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995/63,706 = 63,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995x = 63,706 × 63,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995x = 4,058,454,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,454,436/33,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,383.86

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