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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,892 and 14,649

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,892 and 14,649 is: 36,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,892 : 14,649 = 14,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,892/14,649 = 14,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,892x = 14,649 × 14,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,892x = 214,593,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,593,201/5,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,421.11

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