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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,004 and 23,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,004 and 23,160 is: 53,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,004 : 23,160 = 23,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,004/23,160 = 23,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,004x = 23,160 × 23,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,004x = 536,385,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,385,600/10,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,617.11

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