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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,860 and 14,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,860 and 14,330 is: 35,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,860 : 14,330 = 14,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,860/14,330 = 14,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,860x = 14,330 × 14,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,860x = 205,348,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,348,900/5,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,042.47

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