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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,832 and 14,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,832 and 14,148 is: 34,322

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,832 : 14,148 = 14,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,832/14,148 = 14,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,832x = 14,148 × 14,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,832x = 200,165,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,165,904/5,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,322

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