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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,932 and 14,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,932 and 14,530 is: 35,590.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,932 : 14,530 = 14,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,932/14,530 = 14,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,932x = 14,530 × 14,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,932x = 211,120,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,120,900/5,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,590.17

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