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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,912 and 14,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,912 and 14,060 is: 33,437.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,912 : 14,060 = 14,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,912/14,060 = 14,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,912x = 14,060 × 14,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,912x = 197,683,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,683,600/5,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.69

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