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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,837 and 13,955

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,837 and 13,955 is: 33,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,837 : 13,955 = 13,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,837/13,955 = 13,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,837x = 13,955 × 13,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,837x = 194,742,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,742,025/5,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,363.38

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