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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,908 and 9,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,908 and 9,069 is: 13,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,908 : 9,069 = 9,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,908/9,069 = 9,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,908x = 9,069 × 9,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,908x = 82,246,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246,761/5,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.25

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