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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,946 and 12,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,946 and 12,715 is: 27,189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,946 : 12,715 = 12,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,946/12,715 = 12,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,946x = 12,715 × 12,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,946x = 161,671,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,671,225/5,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,189.91

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