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Finding the Third Proportional to 23,991 and 53,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 23,991 and 53,217 is: 118,046.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991 : 53,217 = 53,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991/53,217 = 53,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991x = 53,217 × 53,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991x = 2,832,049,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,049,089/23,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,046.31

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