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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,006 and 23,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,006 and 23,191 is: 53,750.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,006 : 23,191 = 23,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,006/23,191 = 23,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,006x = 23,191 × 23,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,006x = 537,822,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,822,481/10,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,750.00

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