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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,591.69 and 23,027.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,591.69 and 23,027.81 is: 50,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.69 : 23,027.81 = 23,027.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.69/23,027.81 = 23,027.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.69x = 23,027.81 × 23,027.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.69x = 530,280,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,280,148.54/10,591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,065.69

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