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Finding the Third Proportional to 9,999 and 23,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 9,999 and 23,149 is: 53,592.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999 : 23,149 = 23,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999/23,149 = 23,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999x = 23,149 × 23,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999x = 535,876,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,876,201/9,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,592.98

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