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Finding the Third Proportional to 5.99 and 14.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 5.99 and 14.06 is: 33.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5.99 : 14.06 = 14.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5.99/14.06 = 14.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5.99x = 14.06 × 14.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5.99x = 197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197.69/5.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.01

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