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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,901 and 14,271

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,901 and 14,271 is: 34,513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,901 : 14,271 = 14,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,901/14,271 = 14,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,901x = 14,271 × 14,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,901x = 203,661,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661,441/5,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,513.04

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