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Finding the Third Proportional to 5,950 and 14,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 5,950 and 14,044 is: 33,148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,950 : 14,044 = 14,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,950/14,044 = 14,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,950x = 14,044 × 14,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,950x = 197,233,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,233,936/5,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,148.56

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