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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,931 and 14,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,931 and 14,220 is: 34,093.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,931 : 14,220 = 14,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,931/14,220 = 14,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,931x = 14,220 × 14,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,931x = 202,208,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,208,400/5,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,093.47

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